Andhra Pradesh is a diverse state with a rich culture that reflects its history and geography.
The state is home to many different ethnic groups, each with its own unique customs and traditions.
Culture
Some of the most important cultural elements in Andhra Pradesh include its language, music, dance, and cuisine.
Food
Andhra Pradesh cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of spices.
Some of the most popular dishes in Andhra Pradesh include biryani, dosa, idly, upma, and tamarind rice.
Andhra Pradesh is also home to a number of regional dishes, such as gongura pulusu, avakaya, and bobbatlu.
Festivals
Andhra Pradesh is a festival-loving state, and there are many different festivals celebrated throughout the year.
Some of the most popular festivals in Andhra Pradesh include Pongal, Ugadi, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, and Dussehra.
These festivals are a time for people to come together and celebrate their culture and traditions.
Climate
Andhra Pradesh has a tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh are typically hotter and more humid than the inland regions.
The state receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,000 mm.
Districts
Andhra Pradesh is divided into 26 districts.
The districts are further divided into mandals and villages.
Districts of Andhra Pradesh are:
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Parvathipuram Manyam
- Alluri Sitharama Raju
- Visakhapatnam
- Anakapalli
- Kakinada
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema
- East Godavari
- West Godavari
- Eluru
- Krishna
- NTR
- Guntur
- Palnadu
- Bapatla
- Prakasam
- Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
- Kurnool
- Nandyal
- Anantapur
- Sri Sathya Sai
- YSR
- Annamayya
- Tirupati
- Chittoor