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| Visakhapatnam, situated along east coast of India, in between Chennai and Calcutta, was once a small fishing village. During the last two decades owing to the establishment of many industries, the overall progress and the achievements in trade and export the city has developed into one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Endowed with natural scenic beauty, the alluring vast stretches of beeches on one side and green hills on the other, the city has become a tourist haven. |
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Visakhapatnam has the distinction as the major industrial city in south India, consisting of countries largest shipyard, huge dry dock, a flourishing and highly productive steel plant and many other industries. Visakhpatnam port is one of the major ports of the country with the highest recorded transport. The latest entry of giants like Satyam and Vipro has brought Visakhapatnam on the world of IT chart. It is also the head quarters of Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. |
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As a tourist centre, there are many worth seeing places in Visakhapatnam. Visitors are attracted by its beautiful beeches, Kailasgiri Hill top, nearby scenic Araku Valley and Borracaves, the natural caves, the 11th century Simhachalam temple and ancient Buddhist sites like Totla Konda and Bavi Konda.
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Visakhapatnam is also considered as one of the main centre of Education in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Many educational institutions located here including Andhra Univesity offer a wide range of educational programmes.
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