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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Hyderabad, India, is home to 7 million people and is the capital of the state of Telangana.
- It is situated on the Musi River, on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of 542 m above sea level.
- The terrain is hilly with several artificial lakes.
- Because of the relatively mild climate, Hyderabad was found suitable to be the Imperial capital during British Rule.
- It has benefited from colonial-era industrialization and is a hub of research and development, manufacturing, education, and finance.
- The second-largest producer of motion pictures is based in the city.
- It is also known as 'The City of Pearls' because of the thriving pearl industry.
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