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Visakhapatnam

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Visakhapatnam, sometimes called Vizag, is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, situated between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is home to one of India's major natural harbors and a large naval base, and has grown into an important center for shipbuilding, steel production and, more recently, information technology, alongside its beaches and coastal hills.

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