Andhra Pradesh is the seventh largest state in India located on its southeastern coast. It has a population of over 49 million people and its capital is Amravati. The state has a well-developed transportation network of roads and railways connecting its ports, airports, and cities. Notable ports include Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam. The economy is driven by agriculture, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and minerals. The state has a diverse culture and is known as the "rice bowl of India" for its agricultural production, particularly of rice.