| Andhra Pradesh | |
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| State | India |
|---|---|
| Capital | Hyderabad |
| Surface | 275,045 km² |
| Inhabitants | 84.655.533 (2011) |
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| Institutional website | |
Andhra Pradesh is a state in the South ofIndia. It has a long maritime front on the Bay of Bengal and has common borders with the states of Orissa North, Tamil Nadu to the south and Karnataka West.
To know
When to go
The climate of Andhra Pradesh is characterized by high temperatures throughout the year. The higher humidity rate in the coastal region is remarkable. The monsoons of June and October bring abundant rainfall which determines the fate of agricultural crops. The best time to visit is from November to February, when temperatures drop.
Spoken languages
Telugu is the official language. English is not very popular. Other languages are Urdu spoken mainly in Hyderabad, Tamil in the border area with Tamil Nadu and Kannada in the west.
Territories and tourist destinations
For tourism purposes, the state can be divided into 3 regions that have no administrative value:
- Coastal region - Limited to the back of the eastern Gathi mountain range, it extends for just under 1,000 km.
- Telangana - The region inland on the Deccan Plateau where the city of Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh.
- Rayalaseema - The region in the southeast of the state.
Urban centers
- Hyderabad - the capital.
- Adilabad
- Chittoor
- Cuddapah
- Karimnagar
- Kesoraam
- Nagarjunakonda - Archaeological site 150 km from the capital with Buddhist ruins.
- Vijayawada - Also known as Bezwada, Vijayawada it is located on the delta of the Krishna River.
- Visakhapatnam - Second city of the state, Visakhapatnam is a merchant port on the Bay of Bengal with beautiful beaches in its surroundings.
- Warangal
- Zuvvaladinne
Other destinations
- Amaravati - An ancient center of radiation of Mahayana Buddhism.
- Horsley Hills
- Manyam Konda
- Puttaparthi - The birthplace of Sri Sathya Sai Baba who founded an ashram there.
- Sri Kalahasti - Shiva temple.
- Tirumala - A sacred place that welcomes millions of pilgrims every year, more than Rome or Mecca.
How to get
By plane
Hyderabad is the main airport.
Frequent domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai is Kolkata. The flights are operated by the companies Deccan Airways, SpiceJet is GoAir.
How to get around
By bus
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is the name of the state company that manages the extra-urban bus lines.
What see
- Ramapuram, Kothapatnam and Vodarevu - Three beaches in the Prakasam district
What to do
At the table
The cuisine varies greatly from region to region as it happens in other states of India. The region of Vijayawada/Guntur it is famous for its extremely spicy dishes that can create some problems for those who are not used to it.
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Andhra Pradesh
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