write an article about Visakhapatnam: the city of destiny.
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Visakhapatnam (also known as VIZAG and Waltair is the largest city and the financial capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and state headquarters of Indian Coast Guard. Its geographical location is amidst the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal.[9] It is the most populous city in the state with a population of 2,035,922 as of 2011, making it the 14th-largest city in the country. It is also the ninth-most populous metropolitan area in India with a population of 5,018,000. With an output of $43.5 billion, Visakhapatnam is the ninth-largest contributor to India's overall gross domestic product as of 2016.
Visakhapatnam's history stretches back to the 6th century BCE, when it was considered a part of the Kalinga Kingdom, and later ruled by the Vengi, the Pallava and Eastern Ganga dynasties.Archaeological records suggest that the present city was built around the 11th and 12th centuries with control over the city fluctuating between the Chola Dynasty and the Gajapati Kingdom, until its conquest by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. Conquered by the Mughals in the 16th century, European powers eventually set up trading interests in the city, and by the end of the 18th century it had come under French rule. Control passed to the British in 1804 and it remained under British colonial rule until India's independence in 1947.
The city is home to the oldest shipyard and the only natural harbour on the east coast of India. Visakhapatnam Port is the fifth-busiest cargo port in India, and the city is home to the headquarters of the Indian Navy's Eastern Command and South Coast Railway zone. Visakhapatnam is a major tourist destination and is particularly known for its beaches. It is referred to by many nicknames such as The City of Destiny and The Jewel of the East Coast. It has been selected as one of the Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. As per the Swachhta Sarvekshan rankings of 2017, it was the third-cleanest city in India in 2017. It fell to 7th position in 2018 and to 23rd position in 2019.
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Visakhapatnam The name was coined after Visakha, the Hindu god of valour. It is surrounded by Eastern Ghats and faces Bay of Bengal on the east. It is also called the City of Destiny, because of its landscapic view and very attractive beaches. It is the head quarters of Eastern Naval Command.
Situated in a “Picturesque Amphitheater of Hills”, The city stands itself on a space backed by the blue sea on the one hand and the vast swamp on the other. Beyond this swamp, we find the Simhachalam Hill range jutting almost into the sea atKailasagiri (“Thomas’ Folly”) and Rushikonda (“the Sugar loaf Hill”) in the North East and the Dolphin’s Nose hill range projecting as bold headland into the Bay on the South and pyramid-like hills on the fringe of tidal swamp on the West.
Another outstanding feature of the city is its rocky and sandy hills inside. They are the Ross Hill, Darga hill, Venkateswara Hill in the South , the sandy hill range from King George Hospital to Utagedda in the North and the twin hills between which passes the Waltair Road.
It developed from a small fisherman’s village to the city of immense beauty and industrialization. City is connected to all parts of India through Rail, Road and Airways. Recently International Flights are being operated.
The district is witness to varied climatic conditions. The coastal regions are pleasantly humid and comfortable, further inland the air gets warmer while in the hill areas it is noticeably cooler on account of elevation and vegetation.
Dotting the east coat, the beaches of Vizag lay spread over the choppy waters of Bay Of Bengal. Here you can immerse yourself in the serenity, enjoy a sunset with a cup of coffee and quietly re vitalize your body and mind.
For the adventurous the surf and the wind are the perfect for wind surfing water skiing and other water sports.
Vizag was something like a fisherman's cove before people discovered it's attraction.
Prople here are from different ethnicities. From across India, they have migrated and established themselved here. You wouldn't find indigenous vizagites in vizag.
Perfect for the naval base, it has a natural harbour. Scenic places are abundant. The beach is at a stretch the major attraction. Movie theatres, shopping malls, multi cuisine eateries and a few entertainment parks have popped up recently. The traffic is comparatively less, the people are welcoming, there is a cosmopolitan atmosphere and everywhere there are residential areas and gated communities. The city is fringed with industries and also peaceful hills and waterfalls.
All this makes Vizag an ideal place for people to come here and settle. And make this their destination.
That is why, Vizag is called The City of Destiny.