Andhra Pradesh, a state in South India is bordered by
Maharashtra,
Chhattisgarh and
Orissa in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the East,
Tamil Nadu to the south and
Karnataka to the west.
It is situated on the Deccan plateau and the Godavari and Krishna Rivers cut their way through the plateau, forming large deltas before entering into Bay of Bengal.
Hyderabad and
Secunderabad, the twin city capital of Andhra Pradesh carry rich cultural legacy, while
Warangal and
Vijayawada illustrate the presence of early Hindu and Buddhist societies and ancient architecture.
The southern part of the state boasts of
Tirumala and Puttaparthi - the sacred pilgrimage sites.
Andhra Pradesh is a mineral rich state that ranks second in the country containing a vast and variety of mineral wealth.
The major industries of the state are Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Business Management, and Construction.
