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Andhra Pardesh is one of the oldest
state of India and was created by combining the old princely state of Hyderabad
with the Telgu-speaking portions of the former state of Madras. Most of this
large state stands on the high Deccan plateau, sloping down to the low -lying
coastal region to the east where the mighty Godavri and Krishna rivers meet Bay
of Bengal in wide deltas. The capital Hyderabad, is naturally a magnet for its
Muslim heritage, as well as the nearby Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi tombs .and
also there are the impressive ruins of Kakatiya kingdom at Warangal, commented
on by Marco Polo, and the Buddhist sites of Nagarjunakonda and Amaravathi, as
well as the beautiful Kanaka Durga Temple at Vijayawada, and the famous temple
complex of Tirumala in the state's extreme south east.
| Capital |
Hyderabad |
| Area of the
state |
275,068 Sq.
Km. |
| Boundaries |
East-Bay of
Bengal; West and South-West - Karanataka; South -Tamil Nadu;
North-East - Orissa. |
| Climate |
Hot and humid |
|
Annual Rainfall |
125 cm |
| Districts |
23 |
| Population
according to 1991 |
66,507,976 |
| Females
population |
32,783,400 |
| Male
population |
33,724,576 |
| Ratio of
urban population according to 1991 |
26.9 |
| Per Capita
Income |
5,802 |
| Highest
peak |
Mahendragiri |
| Rivers |
Krishna and
Godavari. |
| Principal
Languages |
Telugu and
Urdu. |
| Cities
Having Airports |
Hyderabad,
Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati. |
| Major Sea
Ports in the State |
Viskhapatnam. |
| Minor sea
ports |
Kakinada, Krishnapatnam,
Machilipatnam |
Culture:
Beautiful crafts, vibrant religious festivals, a varied cuisine and the sonorant
mother tongue, Telugu, are some of the indelible impressions of this state.
Kuchipudi is the famous classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. Tribal dances
contribute in equal measure to the artistic heritage of Andhra Pradesh.
Tholubommalaata, a shadow puppetry theatre is a fascinating folk art.
Handicrafts:
Lacquer toys, Anakapalli articles, Ikat weaving, Pembarthi Sheet Metal Ware,
Nirmal pottery, Bidriwork as well as Gadhwal, Pochampalli and Dharmavaram silk
saris are some of the amazing handlooms and handicrafts the state is renowned
for. Durgi, Allagadda and Tirupati are three of the major centers of stone art.
Telengana is particularly well known for its folk paintings. Banjara needle
craft, Kalamkari, the pen-painted fabrics of Machilipatnam and Kalahasti, Silver
Filigree of Karimnagar and Budithi handicraft of Srikakulam are other handicraft
specimens.
Festivals:
The famous Deccan Festival having cultural programmes is celebrated in February.
Bakri-Id is celebrated with great craze in Andhra Pradesh and in particular, the
capital Hyderabad. The state also celebrate typical Indian festivals such as Nag
Panchami, Holi, Diwali, Gandhi Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and others.
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