Hyderabad Facts

Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhara Pradesh and one of the
fastest growing cities in India. It is also one of the important Information
Technology cities of India. Here is a compilation of facts and figure on
Hyderabad.

Area:	217 Sq Km
Altitude:	536 Meters
Climate:	Tropical Wet and Dry
Summer:	Max 40 C and Min 22 C
Winter:	Max 22C and Min 13.8C
Rainfall:	89cm (June to Sept)
Best Season:	June to February
STD Code:	040
State:	Andhra Pradesh
Currency:	The unit of currency in Hyderabad is the 'Rupee'
Attractions:	Char Minar, Golconda Fort, Qutbshahi Tomb, Mecca Masjid, Osmania University and HITEC City
Languages Spoken:	Urdu, Hindi, Telugu and English
Tipping:	Tipping is usually 10% to 15% of the charge
Airport:	The airport at Begumpet, 8 Km north of the Hyderabad city.
Electricity:	220v, 50Hz
Religion:	About 50% of the population consists of Muslims; there are Hindus and Sikhs also
Exports:	Software, Basmati rice and spices, medical transcription and oil exports.
Industries:	Electrical fans, cooling systems, software industries, jewelers, pharmaceuticals and automotive industries.