Thane

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Thane ( Marathi: ठाणे, Thane, formerly Thana ) is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It belongs to the metropolitan area of ​​the city of Mumbai ( Bombay ) and has 1.8 million inhabitants.

Geography

Thane is close to the north-east of Mumbai on the island of Salsette. In the summer can be expected heavy rains.

History

The first Indian train passed April 16, 1853 between Bombay and Thane.

Economy

The India office of the German company Bayer AG is in the city.