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Area : 11,200 sq km
Population : 35 lakhs (2001 Census)
Best Season : December to March
Average Climate : 220 C - 340 C
Languages Spoken : Telugu, English and Hindi.
Clothing : Cotton wear
STD Code : 0891
State : Andhra Pradesh
 
Visakhapatnam
                        Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, popularly known as Vizag, is a booming industrial city on the east coast of India . The port city with the biggest ship building yard in India , is also the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command. The beautiful city with its twin town Waltair, forms a harmonious blend of majestic hills, valleys and golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline. In addition to being a major port handling high volume of cargo, it has developed oil refining, fertilizer, petro-chemical, steel plant, sugar refining and jute industries. Sprawling golden beaches, splendid monuments, ancient temples - these are but some of the tourist attractions of the city of valour, Visakhapatnam . Once ruled by the Andhra Kings of Vengi, the Cholas and the Gangas, this port city is bound to keep you enthralled. The Dolphin's Nose silhouetted against the sky on the beach, adjacent picturesque valleys with beautiful flora and fauna, nature camps and the Buddhist spots speak volumes of the great port city. Visakhapatnam is a cosy place, a place you can come home to!  

The boundaries of this district are Bay of Bengal in the East, East Godavari district in the South, Orissa state in the West and North directions.
 
Rivers : Sharada, Varsha, Tandava, Machkand, Chempavathi and Gostnani .  
 
Major Places : Vishakapatnam, Anakapally, Bhimunipatnam and Narsipatnam.  
 
Industries :
            
Visakha Steel Plant, Coramandal Fertilizers, Andhra Pradesh Refractory, Ship Building , Caltex Oil Refinery, Bharat heavy Plates and Pencils.  
 
Tourist Places :
                
  Tyda park, Araku Valley, Borra caves, Rishikonda beach, Bhimunipatnam Beach, Dolphin Nose, Baruva beach, Vuda park, Visakha utsav, Visakhapatnam Harbour, Lawsons bay, Sankaram, Kalingapatnam beach, Rama Krishna beach, Mudasarlova Wter Park, Ross Hills, Kailasagiri, Keertana Vanamu, Indira Zoological park, Visakha Museum, Submarine Museum, Anthropology Museum, Andhra University, Hindustan Shipyard, Caltex Oil Refinery, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Chintapally and Talakona Forests.  
 

Pilgrimage Centers :
    Simhachalam Temple , Dargakonda, Sri Venkateswara Swamy konda, Upamaka temple, Anakapally Sri Kanyaka Parameswary Temple .  

 
Handicrafts Etikoppaka Toys.  
 
           In the olden days this place used to be apart of Kalinga kingdom ruled by Chalukyans, Vijayanagara kings, Golkonda Nawabs and British Empire . Srikakulum and Vijayanagaram districts were under this district before the formation of the two districts in 1950 and 1979 respectively.  

Forest occupies 42% of the district area. Forest yields quality Timber and Bamboo useful in Paper Industry. State Forest Department Planted Cashew nut trees and Eucalyptus trees throughout the district. Coffee Estates are picking up their produce each year of progress. Titanium's ores, Magnalyte and Bauxite ores, quality Clays, Mica, and Graphite are the minerals found in this soil. Vishakapatnam so often called as the Metropolitan City of Andhra Pradesh has developed a lot since last decade. Major Industries are setup in the district especially in the Head quarters because of the Seaport.  

India's First Shipping Yard - Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant the one producing quality steel are the major industries found. Vishakapatnam Port - Which is called as the Natural Harbor Because of the Natural formation of the mountain peaks of the shape of Dolphin Nose emerging from the sea, making this Port an unique one. Vishakapatnam is also called as Waltair or Vizag.  

Polavaram Project on the River Godavari is the Irrigation source to these lands. Vishakapatnam Thermal Power project is the Power source to the State as well as to the neighboring states. Upper Seleru Hydro Power Project Producing electricity at a Less Expensive rates is another feather in the Cap to this Industrious district. Electricity needs of the district are fulfilled by Hydro Power project on Machkand River . Andhra University 's Head Quarters at Vishakapatnam is a very old university.  

Accessibility : Visakhapatnam is well connected by road, rail and air.
 
Tourist Attractions :
1. Ananthagiri Hills Hills & Valleys Anantagiri.
2. Araku Vally Hills & Valleys Araku
3. Bheemunipatnam Beach Beaches Bheemunipatnam
4. Borra Caves.. Caves Kirinrandal......
 

How to Reach This Place

ROAD WAY
            Visakhapatnam is 650 km from Hyderabad and 350 km from Vijayawada . Regular bus services are available to Hyderabad , Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar , Chennai and Tirupati.
RAIL WAY
            Visakhapatnam is a major junction on the commercially important Chennai Kolkata rail line. As such the city is well connected by rail with New Delhi , Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad . Daily express trains are available to all these four major cities.
AIR WAY
          Connected with Hyderabad , Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. Indian Airlines flies daily to Hyderabad and five times a week to Chennai, New. Delhi and Kolkata.
 
   
 
 
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