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'''Hyderabad''' is the capital of the state of ] in ]. Hyderabad and ] are ], separated by the lake Hussain Sagar. |
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Population of greater metropolitan area estimated at 6 million. Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh have a high ] population in comparison to the rest of India. Languages spoken include ], ] and ], with a significant amount of ] used in business. | |||
The city and the state are the fore-runners in deploying Information Technology in India. It is called cyberabad for this reason. One of India's largest software companies ] is headquartered here. ] has a development centre in the city. | The city and the state are the fore-runners in deploying Information Technology in India. It is called cyberabad for this reason. One of India's largest software companies ] is headquartered here. ] has a development centre in the city. |
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There is also Hyderabad, Pakistan, a city in Sindh province in Pakistan.
Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by the lake Hussain Sagar.
Population of greater metropolitan area estimated at 6 million. Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh have a high Muslim population in comparison to the rest of India. Languages spoken include Telugu, Hindi and Urdu, with a significant amount of English used in business.
The city and the state are the fore-runners in deploying Information Technology in India. It is called cyberabad for this reason. One of India's largest software companies Satyam is headquartered here. Microsoft has a development centre in the city.
The city was founded in 1591 by Quli Qutub Shah.
Landmarks in Hyderabad include
- Charminar
- Salar Jung Museum
- Golconda Fort
- Ramoji's Film City (largest movie studio and cinema complex in Asia, 2000 acres, 800 ha)