Andhra Pradesh (/ ˌ ɑː n d r ə p r ə ˈ d ɛ ʃ /) ( pronunciation (help · info)) is one of the 29 states , which is situated on the southeastern coast of the country, is the eighthlargest state in India covering an area of 162,970 km 2 (62,920 sq mi).

Andhra Pradesh (/ ˌ ɑː n d r ə p r ə ˈ d ɛ ʃ /) ( pronunciation (help · info)) is one of the 29 states of state, which is situated on the southeastern coast of the country, is the eighthlargest state in India covering an area of 162,970 km 2 (62,920 sq mi).