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Poona

Poona, officially Pune, is a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The spelling Poona appears in older English-language sources; Pune is the contemporary local spelling. It is one of Maharashtra’s largest cities and a major educational and cultural hub.

Geography: Pune lies about 150 kilometers southeast of Mumbai, on the Mula and Mutha river basin at

History: In the 18th century, Poona became the capital and political center of the Maratha Empire under

Economy and education: Today Pune is a major economic and educational center. It hosts information technology

Demographics and culture: Marathi is the predominant language; the city also has large communities of Hindi,

Transport: Pune is connected by road and rail to Mumbai and other cities. Pune International Airport serves

roughly
560
meters
above
sea
level.
The
area
has
a
tropical
wet
and
dry
climate
with
hot
summers
and
a
monsoon
season.
the
Peshwas.
Under
British
rule
it
served
as
the
headquarters
of
the
Bombay
Presidency
and
developed
as
a
military
and
educational
center.
Historic
sites
include
Shaniwar
Wada
and
nearby
forts
such
as
Sinhagad.
and
software
services,
manufacturing,
and
automotive
industries
(notably
in
nearby
Chakan).
The
city
is
home
to
several
universities
and
research
institutes,
including
Savitribai
Phule
Pune
University,
and
a
large
network
of
engineering
and
management
colleges.
English,
and
other
language
speakers.
It
has
a
vibrant
arts
scene,
historical
sites,
parks,
and
a
mix
of
traditional
and
modern
culture.
domestic
flights.
The
city
is
developing
urban
transit,
including
the
Pune
Metro
project.