Area : 2,75,068 square kilometers.
Capital : Hyderabad
Population : 7,61,11,243
Language : Telugu and Urdu.
Climate : The climate of Andhra Pradesh is hot and humid.
People : The people of Andhra Pradesh speak Telugu and are tall,with thick and protruding noses,with straight hair and yellow skin. The other inhabitants of the Andhra Pradesh include the tribal communities. The tribal people worship their own pantheon of nature gods and goddesses and continue to revel in their ancient customs and manners. Their languages do not have scripts and are essentially verbal.
There are certain nomadic tribes that include Piccukaguntlu,Balasanta,Saradakandru,Viramushtivaru,Bavanilu,Birannalavaru,Gollasuddulu,Dasarulu,Jangamulu,Kommuvaru etc are Telugu nomads whose main occupation is ballad singing.
Among non-Telugu nomads,Lambadis also called Sugalis are very prominent. Originally they were Rajasthani's who took to a nomadic way of life and moved in batches towards the south of the sub-continent.
Economy : The major Crops that are cultivated are cotton,Millets,Oil seeds,Pulses,Rice,Sugarcane,Tobacco.
The major industries are textile manufacture,sugar-milling,machine tools,pharmaceuticals,cement,chemicals,glass,fertilizers,eletronic equpt,heavy electrical machinery,aircraft parts and paper making.
Minerals : Andhra Pradesh is an important producer of asbestos and barytes. Other important minerals are copper ore,coal,iron and limestone,steatite,mica and manganese.
Culture : The classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh is Kuchipudi that originated in Kuchelapuram.
Location: On The Deccan Plateau And Musi River.
Hydearabd is famous for bangles, minarets, Pearl & Cuisine
Recently Called: Second Silicon Valley In India. This has a history of 400-years.
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ashurkhana
Following Shia tradition the Qutb Shahis built Ashurkhanas, mourning halls for the annual Muharram celebrations. This Ashurkhana built by Muhammad Quli and located near the Charminar is the finest. In the early 17th century its walls were decorated with multicoloured tiles. This panel on the south wall has a high arch containing a mosaic of staggered hexagons with jewel-like shapes. The space between the hexagons as well as around the arch is filled with swirls of flowers, leaves, and vines.
The assembly
Andhra pradesh Assembly...where all the political issues go on an on on......this also was used as political palace during britishers
The birla temple
Location: Kala Pahad, Hyderabad
Built In: 1976
Dedicated To: Lord Venkateshwara
Birla Mandir is a structural wonder that dominates the skyline of Hyderabad. It is a fine specimen of man-made marvel, dedicated to the spiritual powers of Lord Venkateshwara. Perched on the Kala Pahad (Black Hill), the temple offers a panoramic view of the twin cities of Andhra Pradesh. Birla Temple was built by Birla Group of Industries, one of the largest business houses of India. Hussain Lake, being in the forefront, adds to the stunning beauty of the temple.
Durgam cheruvam
Travel to Durgam Cheruvu, which was chiefly created to provide water for the Golconda fort. Durgam Cheruvu is a secret lake, which is positioned near Shilparamam Crafts Village and Hitech City following the Jubilee Hills. Enjoy a boating ride in the lake of Durgam Cheruvu, which is well organized by the Andhra Pradesh tourism. The Durgam Cheruvu Lake is extensive covering a land area of about 63 acres and is encircled by the Deccan Plateau hilly ranges. One of the attractions of Durgam Cheruvu is that it is used for film shooting at a rate of Rs.75000.00 per day. So it may so happen that while your visit to the Durgam Cheruvu, you might by chance come across your favorite film celebrities. Boats are even rented for film shooting, with 4-seated pedal boat carrying a price range of about Rs. 2500.00 per day while a water scooter might cost you somewhere around Rs.3000.00 per day. Durgam Cheruvu is placed along the High Tech city close to Madhapur, which is set around 16 km from the Hyderabad Railway Station on the Bombay old Highway.
One of the trips that a traveler can avail for pleasure at the Durgam Cheruvu Lake:
• Mechanised Boat: (Avail 20 minutes ride) Price for Adult: Rs. 20.00; Child: Rs.15.00.
• Water Scooter: Priced at Rs 50.00 per trip.
• Pedal Boat: (Avail 20 minutes ride) Price at Rs. 20.00 per head.
Durgam Cheruvu is comprised of granite rock shields, which is said to be one of the unique attractions within the entire Asia that belongs somewhere around 2,500 million years. Durgam Cheruvu Lake attracts several tourists from round the world that provide opportunities for pedal boating, camping and trekking. A cafeteria and refreshment center is opened close to the banks of the Durgam Cheruvu Lake. The next time you plan a tour to Hyderabad, visit this exciting destination that is enough to ignite your adventurous spirits.
mecca masjid
Mecca Masjid is adjacent to charminar,One of the largest mosque in the world (accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers) Construction began in 1614, during the reign of Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, but wasn't finished until 1687, by which Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had annexed the Golconda kingdom and completed this Masjid in 1693. It is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard which can accommodate nearly ten thousand men at prayer. Tavernier has provided a graphic description of the mammoth boulders cut to size and carted for use in the building of the mosque.
