Vizag is a major port and the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai, with a population of approximately 1.3 million.
Visakhapatnam(nicknamedVizag) is thelargest city, both in terms of area and population in theIndianstate ofAndhra Pradesh. It is located on the coast ofBay of Bengalin thenorth eastern region of the state. It is the administrative headquarters ofVisakhapatnam districtand also theFinancial Capital of Andhra Pradesh.Visakhapatnam is the principal commercial hub of the state, and contributes to its economy in many sectors such asheavy industries,tourism,industrial minerals,fishing, andinformation technology.Visakhapatnam Portis thefifth busiest portin India in terms of cargo handled.The city is also home to the oldest shipyard and the only natural harbour on the east coast of India.
