Most of Mumbai's residents live in the suburbs as Powaii Like other cities in the developing world, Mumbai suffers from the same major problems of urbanization in many fast-growing cities in developing countries - widespread poverty and unemployment, public health issues, civic education and standards for a large part of the population. With space at a higher price, Mumbai residents often live in cramped, relatively expensive housing, usually far from workplaces, and therefore requiring lengthy piled on public transit, roads or clogged . According to the 2001 Census of India, nearly 54% of the population lives in slums. Although prostitution is illegal in India, Mumbai has a large population of commercial sex workers, estimated at more than 100000. High prevalence of HIV among female sex workers (still above 50% since 1993), contributes to the spread of AIDS in the region and the country. Mumbai has recorded 27577 cases of crime in 2004, which is down 11%, from 30991 in 2001. The primary location of the prison is the Arthur Road jail.

People and Culture

A resident of Mumbai is called a Mumbaikar or Bombayite. Many residents living near major railway stations to facilitate access to their workplaces, as a major part of his time is spent on daily trips. Thus, many live a life rapidly changing.

Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema (Dadasaheb Phalke laid the groundwork with his silent films, followed by his Marathi talkies), the oldest of films shown here in the early 20th century. Mumbai also has many cinemas, including the largest IMAX dome theater,which have to integrate Bollywood, Hollywood films and Marathi. Many film festivals are avidly attended throughout the year. In addition to the restoration of moviegoers, the city has a theatrical tradition booming in Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, English and other regional languages.

Contemporary art is well represented in both government-funded art spaces and private commercial galleries. The government has funded art galleries The Jehangir Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art. Built in 1833, the Asiatic Society of Bombay is the oldest public library in the city. Mumbai has two World Heritage sites of UNESCO, the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Elephanta Caves. Places popular in the city are Nariman Point, Chowpatti Beach, Juhu Beach and Marine Drive.

Chowpatti Beach is a popular destination for tourists and residents alikeMumbai residents of the West and celebrates Indian festivals with great fanfare. Festivals and holidays are observed by residents of all communities and religions. Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Navratri, Good Friday, Eid, Dussera, Moharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Maha Shivratri are some of the most popular festivals in the city. Fast food local roadside includes vada pav, panipuri, paav bhaji, and bhelpuri. Mumbai has six sister cities (the maximum allowed by the Indian Government). They are:

Berlin, Germany
London, United Kingdom
Los Angeles, California, United States
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Stuttgart, Germany
Yokohama, Japan