Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh; with more than 6 million million people. It is India's 7th largest metropolis .It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, the mellifluous language Telugu, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. It is also one of the most developed cities in the country and is the emerging IT and biotech hub of India. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by Husain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562.

Economy
Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls and pearl ornaments. The pearl market is situated near Charminar. Products such as silverware, saris, Nirmal and Kalamkari paintings and artefacts, unique Bidri handicraft items, lacquer bangles studded with stones, and silk and cotton, handloom clothing materials are made/traded through the city since centuries.

Hyderabad city is known for IT and IT Services, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment industries. Many call centers dealing with IT and other technological services were set up in the 1990s making it one of the major regions for Call Centers in India. Ramoji Film City, largest film studio in the world is located here.

Hyderabad is known for its educational institutes, research facilities, and state-of-the art medical facilities. The infrastructural facilities in Hyderabad is one of the best in the country.

The IT Industry
Hyderabad is known as the second Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore. Hyderabad's IT exports exceeded the $1 billion mark in 2004. There has been extensive investments in digital infrastructure. Development of HITEC City prompted several IT and ITES companies to setup operations in the city - have led civic boosters to call their city "Cyberabad".

Pharmaceuticals and Bio-Technology
Hyderabad is a major center for pharmaceuticals with companies such as Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, being housed in the city. Initiatives such as Genome Valley are expected to create extensive infrastructure in bio-technology.

Education
Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in southern India. The City hosts two Central Universities, two Deemed universities, and six State Universities. Osmania University is one of the oldest Universities in India. Technical institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and International Institute of Information Technology attract students from all over the country to Hyderabad. Hyderabad is also famous for various research institutes such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and National Institute of Nutrition etc.