With its more than 15 million inhabitants, the megacity Mumbai counts among the largest cities in the world by now. It is situated on the western coast of India in the Indian state of Maharashtra and has an important seaport. An international airport is located near the city center. Mumbai is characterized by rapid demographic growth and is both a cultural and religious melting pot. With two universities and several academies and secondary schools, the city has a great number of renowned education facilities. Its economic and cultural significance can also be lead back to the movie industry. In this giant city, there are various vivid events, markets and festivals. The most important sights are the train station Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus due to its status as UNESCO World Heritage and the caves on the nearby island Elephanta with its stunning statues of Shiva. When visiting the city, you should not miss out on the Haji Ali Dargah Mosque and the Shree Siddhivinayak temple.