Hyderabad: Quick Facts

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You are visiting Hyderabad, the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the twin cities separated by Tank Bund, a man-made lake built in 1562 AD. If you are staying at The Marriott, it overlooks this large lake. Hyderabad is one of the most developed cities in the country. It is now a hub of information technology and biotechnology companies.

Hyderabad has an estimated population of 6.1 million, making it India's sixth-largest metropolitan city. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture; representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally. It is a tier-2 city moving towards tier-1.

More information about Hyderabad/Secunderabad at Wikipedia