Hyderabad - A´Megacity of Tomorrow´
Hyderabad, the state capital of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India, an urban agglomeration with a population of approximately 7 million (2001 census) is India’s sixth largest city and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the country. Hyderabad metropolitan region is expecting continuous economic growth that is mostly based on the growing potential of the biotech industries and the IT sector. Hyderabad has emerged as a knowledge hub including central research and training institutions, universities and professional colleges. It has made rapid strides in information technology, biotechnology and tourism. With the formation of Cyberabad - an IT hub - and the new international airport development area, Hyderabad is experiencing a big boost in real estate activity. A huge movie studio, several industry and tertiary sector parks, and other research and recreational facilities are continuously coming up on the outskirts.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:India_Andhra_Pradesh_locator_map.svg
in 2007)