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Andhra Pradesh : Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh is the third largest state in India with an area of 275,000 sq. km. A state in the southern region of India, Andhra Pradesh is bordered on the south by Tamil Nadu state, on the west by Karnataka state, on the north and northwest by Maharashtra state, on the northeast by Madhya Pradesh and Orissa states, and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. The northern area of Andhra Pradesh is mountainous. The highest peak Mahendragiri rises 1500 m above the sea level. The climate is generally hot and humid. Annual rainfall is 125 cm. The Krishna and The Godavari are the major river systems in the state. Andhra Pradesh has a very rich cultural background. Historians date life in the area to the Palaeolithic age of some 3,00,000 years ago. Of course, recorded history points to existence of societies as early as the sixth century BC in the Krishna and Godavari valleys.
From such a background emerges the modern day Andhra Pradesh, on the forefront not just alphabetically. Its people are achievers who display a rare hospitality and courtesy. The State is today on the top internationally in regard to information technology and its capital Hyderabad has metamorphosed into one of the best cities in the country. Starting with a purely Andhra or Telugu culture, the people of the State have over the years imbibed the graces of Persian and Turkish cultures brought in by Muslim rulers. A confluence of such cultures has created an exclusive ‘Deccani’ culture that combines hospitality, grace, appreciation of beauty and a passion to excel.

Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, renowned as the city of Destiny, is a magical blend of glorious past buzzing present and a prosperous future. The city is a place of unique charm with long beaches, his, mountains and popular tourist sites of Araku Valley and Borra Caves,itis a jewel on the East Coast of India with Eastern Ghats in the West and Bay ofBengal in the East. This gorgeous city is said to have derived its name from the deity“Visakha” (The Goddess of Valor). The history of the town can be traced back to thetimes of Ashoka the Great, (272-232 B.C.) when it was a small fishing village in theKalinga Empire.
In the process of evolution, now this village became into a Port City -turned Steel City. It has developed into an industrial hub in South India with the presenceof major industries like Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINLI, Hindustan ShipyardLtd. (HSU), Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Hindustan Petroleum CorporationLtd. (HPCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), etc.
Apart fromthis,Visakhapatnam is catching the mainstream of IT revolution as IT firms likeSatyam, Wipro, Infotech and others are starting their operations. Besides this manyprojects like Brandix, Pharmacity, International Airport, Bus Rapid Mass TransportSystem etc. are commencing in the coming years.
The city of Visakhapatnam issituated on the North East Coast of Andhra Pradesh, India and it is one of the fastestgrowing cities in Asia and turning into a metropolis with rapid industrialization andTourist attractions. The name of the city is said to be derived from the local deity‘‘Visakha’’ (Goddess of Valor) Consequent on constitution of the city as a Greater city called ‘‘Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation in 2005, it spreads to an extent of540 square Kilometers having a population of 15 lakhs.