Interesting facts about Visakhapatnam that every Vizagite will be proud to know.

Visakhapatnam has given its residents a number of reasons to be proud of. The city has just more than beaches, hills and other tourist attractions to its name. This beautiful port city of Vizag is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the country. Just like any other historical city, Vizag has got its fair share of interesting facts, that would make its denizens go wow.

Read on to find out 10 interesting facts that give Vizag that edge above just beauty.

1. The first Naval Base of India in Visakhapatnam. Not only that the might of the Indian Navy got its first domain here, but its prowess was also ably displayed in the 1971 war here. If you have forgotten, watch ‘The Ghazi Attack.’
2. The oldest shipyard of India is located in Vizag. Yes, it is the Hindustan Shipyard which is towards Scindia on the way to Gajuwaka. The first indigenous ship was constructed here.
3. While harbours at any port city are restricted in number, Visakhapatnam has three harbours. Yes, we have 3. An outer harbour, an inner harbour and a fishing harbour.
4. The nuclear submarine INS Arihant was constructed right here. It is a mean war machine that is a nightmare for our enemies. Our city’s credit just got multiplied.
5. One of a kind and a major tourist attraction, we have our much-loved Submarine museum. It is the first of its kind in south-east Asia. It’s our pride and a scene-stealer on RK Beach.
6. The lovely lighthouse that every Vizagite identifies with, is one of the oldest and most powerful in the country. It is steeped in history, beauty and a saving beacon for ships far away.
7. India’s first rare earth minerals extraction plant is located at Atchutapuram of Visakhapatnam district.
8. The deepest seaport of India lies in mana Vizag. Yes, absolutely right!! Gangavaram Port it is.
9. One of our biggest claims to fame is Vizag Steel, a groundbreaking Navaratna of India. A superior on the industrial map of India, it is constantly doing famously. Vizag, oh you mean Vizag steel. This is one of the many ways how India identifies with Vizag.
10. A major site for Buddhist history and heritage, Vizag boasts of Bavikonda, one of the oldest Buddhist sites in Asia.