Pune

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For the Maternal & Child Health program, I will be traveling to the western city of Pune. 

Some quick facts on Pune:

• India is divided into many different states. Within the state of Maharashtra, Pune is the 2nd largest city (Mumbai is 1st), with a population of 4.5 million. In terms of the entire country, it is the 9th-most populous. 
• Pune is home to a wealth of high-prestige educational institutions (i.e. universities). As such, it is commonly known as the 'Oxford of India'. It is the only city in India where there are 7 universities.
• Marathi is the common language spoken here; English and Hindi are also frequently understood and spoken. 
• Pune has the highest number of pubs in Asia, as well as the larger number of cigarette smokers in India. 
• Pune has the highest number of 2-wheelers in Asia.