Description:
Situated on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad has an average elevation of about 536 meters above sea level (1,607 ft). Most of the area has a rocky terrain and some areas are hilly. The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic Old City, home to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river. The heart of the city saw a shift to the north of the river, with the construction of many government buildings and landmarks there, especially south of the Hussain Sagar lake. The twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad are collectively known just as Hyderabad outside the state and together they form the sixth largest metropolis in India, with a population of 6.38 million. Hyderabad has developed into a major hub for the information technology industry in India. It is the capital of biotechnology and pharmaceutics of the country. The city houses the most costly residential real estate in Andhra Pradesh in the posh Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills. The city is home to the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City, as well as the Telugu Film Industry, the second-largest in India, known regionally as Tollywood. It is also a sporting destination with numerous sporting venues and stadia. Various national and international games are conducted here, and the city is the home of the Deccan Chargers, an Indian Premier League team. The city is regarded as a blend of traditions with modernity.