Located in the Tapi basin and right in the centre of the northern border of Maharashtra Amravati is the main town of the district of the same name. This place is known for its extreme climates with hot summers and cold winters and has many orange orchards. The city which is also an important centre for the cotton belt is developing at a rapid pace. It has also emerged as a major educational hub in recent times with many engineering and technical institutes. Among the historical landmarks in the city are the temples of Goddess Amba Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Venkateshwara.
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