Nellore, city in eastern India, in southeastern Andhra Pradesh state, located by the Penner River, east of the Bay of Bengal. Nellore is an important market center for products such as cotton and oilseed. A major railway and a national highway serve the city. The nearest international airport is about 130 km (about 80 mi) south in Chennai (formerly known as Madras). Population (1991) 316,606.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Nellore Information info
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