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Hyderabad
is the capital city of Andhara Pradesh
and one of the fastest growing cities in
India. It is also one of the important
Information Technology cities of India.
Here is a compilation of facts and
figure on Hyderabad.
Hyderabad is India’s fifth-largest city
and one notable for its fascinating past
but also its modern character. As a
tourist destination, it’s definitely
among the country’s most popular; and as
a city with prosperity and good
employment prospects, it’s a highly
attractive destination for India
citizens looking to relocate.
Having been established in 1590, there
is little doubt of Hyderabad’s wealth of
history and rich heritage; and from a
visual perspective, visitors have plenty
of opportunity to see this. Attractions
capturing the cultural depth of the city
abound and include magnificent palaces,
museums, temples and mosques.
Area 259 Sq.Km
Population 4.2 Million
RainFall 89cm (June to September)
Temperature Summer : Max 40° C
Min 22° C
Winter : Max 22° C Min 13.8° C
Best Season June to February
STD Code + 040
ISD Code + 91
State Andhra
Growth Rate 9.5%
Land Use Urban 93% [including
industrial]; Agriculture 1.7%; Water
Spread 5.3%
Languages Urdu, English, Telgu,
Hindi
Industries Cotton and silk
textiles, cigarettes, paper, pottery,
glassware and more recently information
technology and call centres.
Character The area exhibits
undulating topography with number of
tanks and hill ranges. The elevation
ranging between 500 to 600m. While
Banjara, Jubilee, Golconda, Nawabat
Pahad, Tirumalagiri and Moula Ali are
prominent hill ranges, Hussain Sagar and
Mir Alam are prominent tanks located
within the city. Hussain Sagar located
in the heart of the city bifurcates it
into Secunderabad and Hyderabad. The
Musi river passing through the middle of
Hyderabad city flows in an easterly
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