Andhra Pradesh is a state located on the southeastern coast of India, known for its long coastline along the Bay of Bengal and its rich cultural heritage, particularly the Telugu language which is spoken by the majority of its population. The state capital is Amaravati, while Visakhapatnam is its largest city. Bordered by Telangana to the northwest, Odisha to the northeast, Karnataka to the southwest, and Tamil Nadu to the south, Andhra Pradesh is the seventh largest state in India. Famous landmarks include the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati and the ancient Buddhist sites of Amaravati.