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Many
ancient civilisations have left their mark on the east coast
state of Andhra Pradesh. Temples, palaces and ruined forts
dot the landscape, offering a wealth of architectural
interest.
Geographically one of the oldest land masses on the
sub-continent, Andhra Pradesh has stunning landscapes of
hilly, rock-strewn plateaus, fertile river valleys, and a
long coastline to its east. Yet, it is difficult to explore.
The harsh climate - hot and dry for most of the year,
interrupted by the flooding of rivers during the monsoon
months - causes havoc.
The present state of Andhra Pradesh was created in 1956 by
combining the Telugu-speaking parts of the former princely
State of Madras with the former territories of Hyderabad
State.
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