Pune is the ninth-most populous city in India and the second largest

in the state of Maharashtra after the state capital city of Mumbai. It

was first called POONA.
It is situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level on the Deccan
plateau, on the right bank of the Mutha river.
Pune experiences three seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter.
PUNE is considered to be the capital OF MAHRASHTRA.
The population of the Pune is around 4,485,000
Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra of which
Pune is a major city. Marathi and Hindi are the two main languages
spoken. English is widely spoken and understood. Gujarati, and
other Indian languages are also used by the largely cosmopolitan
population.
Pune has over a hundred educational institutes and more than nine
deemed universities apart from the University of Pune, which is the
second largest University in thecountry.
Pune has a large student population, and a large number of quality
academic and research institutes.
The city is also known for its manufacturing and automobiles
industries, as well as for research institutes of information
technology(IT), education, management and training, which attract
migrants, students, and professionals from India, South East Asia,
the Middle East, and Africa.
Pune is also one of the fastest growing cities in the ASIA-PASIFIC
reigon.
Prominent sporting institutions in Pune include the Nehru Stadium,
the Deccan Gymkhana, the PYC Hindu Gymkhana, The Poona Golf
Club, The Poona Cricket Club, and the Shree Shiv Chatrapati sports
Complex at Balewadi.
Pune has an international Airport at Lohegaon, The city has a
railway station, PUNE RAILWAY STATION.