Vasai-Virar
geographical name
Va·sai-Vi·rar
ˈvä-ˌsī-ˈvir-ˌär 
dual city north of Mumbai on the coast of the Arabian Sea in western Maharashtra, India population 1,222,390
Note:
Prior to being joined administratively with Virar, Vasai
(also known as Bas*sein
\
bə-ˈsān 
\ )
was a Portuguese trading post in the 16th century and a shipbuilding center from the mid-16th century to the mid-18th century.
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“Vasai-Virar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vasai-Virar. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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