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About

This post is written by SRI HARSHA VADLAMUDI

Visakhapatnam is the largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh,it is the third largest city on the east coast of India (after Chennai and Kolkata). It is a port city on the southeast coast of Bay of Bengal and often called as "The Jewel of the East Coast" and the "City of Destiny".

As of 2011, the population was recorded as 2,091,811 and occupying 681.96 km2 (263.31 sq mi).It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district.Visakhapatnam is the largest city and a commercial hub of Andhra Pradesh, with a GDP of over $26 Billion (USD).

The prominence of the city got highlighted once again when it figured along with Ajmer and Allahabad during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US tour. The three cities have been identified for development with the funding and assistance of the U.S. as smart cities.It is situated in the Eastern Ghats and on the coast of Bay of Bengal on the east.

The city is known for heavy industries, steel plant, largest seaport of India and oldest shipyard. It has the only natural harbour of India and headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

Geography

This post is written by SRI HARSHA VADLAMUDI

Visakhapatnam is located on the sea shore of Bay of Bengal in the East, bordering on the North with the State of Orissa and Vizianagaram district and East Godavari District to the South. The city coordinates lies between 17.6883° N latitude, and 83.2186° E longitude. It's periphery consists of plains along the coast line while the interiors boast of the beautiful hills of the Eastern Ghats which surround it on the North and the West. This region is also called the Agency Division. It occupies an area of approximately 11,161 km2 (4,309 sq mi).

Tourism

Visakhapatnam is well equiped with a lot of tourism spots,which is considerd as the beautiful tourist city with many natural assests. which will give the tourists a good interaction with the history and nature.

Shopping

The city of destiny has got a lot of shopping malls with a good number of variant collection. which will give you a good shopping experiance.

Entertainment

Entertianment has been given a primary importance in this city which is well equiped with the Malls,Movie complexes. These will give a good entertainment which will be remarkable in your life..

Devotional

Devotion has been given a primary importance in this city which is well equiped with the temples,holy places. These will give a good spiritual peace which will be more helpful in your life..