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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 the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.Its geographical location is amidst the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal.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 9th most populous metropolitan area in India with a population of 5,340,000.With an output of $43.5 billion, Visakhapatnam is the ninth-largest contributor to India's overall gross domestic product as of 2016.

The climatic characteristic of Vishakhapatnam is tropical savanna type and its temperature remain almost unchanged (average 300C) throughout the year (except December to February) due to the proximity of the ocean Bay of Bengal. Usually, three major seasons are observed in the city namely summer, winter and monsoon. Summer Season: Normally, the summer season of Visakhapatnam continues from March to mid-July. During this season temperature ranges varies between 300C and 350C. Some time temperature reach up to 400C in May. Winter Season: Normally, the winter season of Vishakhapatnam continues from End-November to February. During this season temperature ranges varies between 180C and 240C. Taking its name from God Vaishaka, Vizag humbly reflects it rich historical connect. In 6th century, it was part of the Kalinga region and by the 18th century, it was already a bone of contention between French and British colonial rule. The past says that Kalinga had lost this region to King Ashoka in the most gory battle. It is due to King Ashoka who embraced Buddhism in later part of his life, that we see Buddhist influence in the surroundings of the city. Today, Vizag lives an image of an industrial city, an accomplished naval port and fifth cleanest city in India. I also learnt that after the International Fleet Review that took place from 04 – 08 February 2016, the city has been shining at its best. Navies of 46 countries took part in this International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016. Yes, I did notice it for myself. The wall art all over the city looked newly done, fresh and bright in colors.