A high-end geography series that explores some of the fastest-developing countries and cities in the world and assesses how they are dealing with the challenges of the 21st century. Topics looked at include: population structure, the economy, environmental sustainability and the outlook for the future. Each title also features a closer look at an individual city within the country.

India is undergoing a period of great change, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but also a booming population that has been challenged by poverty and inequality. India's successes and challenges are reflected in one of its greatest cities, Mumbai. Balancing the needs of its people with rapid economic development will ensure that India continues to evolve as a world power.

This book is part of a book series called Developing World .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jenny Vaughan writes information books and educational television programmes for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Land of contrasts
• 2: Past into present
• 3: Focus on Mumbai: Island city
• 4: A divided democracy
• 5: Communications
• 6: Living standards
• 7: Education
• 8: Focus on Mumbai: Living in
• 9: Mumbai
• 10: Economic powerhouse
• 11: Agriculture
• 12: Farming challenges
• 13: Focus on Mumbai: Working city
• 14: Environmental costs
• 15: Changing culture
• 16: Religion and caste
• 17: The arts
• 18: Focus on Mumbai: Media giant
• 19: The changing face of India
• 20: India in the modern world
• 21: Women in India
• 22: Changing times
• 23: Glossary 44
• 24: Further information 45
• 25: Index 46