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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.

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)