Vijayawada, formerly Bezwada, city in southeastern India, in Andhra Pradesh State, on the Krishna (also known as Kistna) River. It is an important railway junction and the administrative center of the Krishna irrigation system. Rice milling and cotton processing are the main industries; toys also are produced. Population (1991) 701,827.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Vijayawada Information info
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