The State of Maharashtra was formed on 1st May 1960. The land mainly consists of plateau sloping towards the west. About 61 per cent of the population depends on agriculture and allied activities. The gross irrigated area is about 3.37 million hectares, and the principal crops are rice, wheat, pulses, vegetables and fruits such as mango, grape, orange and cashewnut. Mumbai, the State Capital, is the focal point of financial and commercial markets. India's major film industry is also located in Mumbai. Important industries are food, cotton, textiles, petroleum products and chemicals. Mumbai is a major port and there are about 50 other minor ports. The State has warm summers, mild winters, and though rainfall ranges from 50 cm. in the rain shadow areas to 200 cm. in the coastal region, the average annual rainfall is 94 cm.