Summary
Hyderabad is one of the oldest cities of the Indian sub-continent and lies just east of the River Indus. It is an important commercial and industrial center, with a history also of silk production and gold work. It is also well-known as the city that makes the decorative glass bangles so popular in South Asia.
Sister City
In 2011, the city of Hyderabad established an international sister city relationship with the city of Toledo to bring business, cultural, and educational benefits to each city. This effort was led in Toledo by Dr. Anwer Ali. Medical tourism, educational training (especially of medical students), and investment are priorities.
Distance from Toledo: 7,164 miles
Population: 2,400,000
Currency: Pakistani Rupee
Benefit: Scholarship from The University of Toledo
International Youth Academy
Students are invited to participate in the 2016 International Youth Academy, a special cultural program for high school-school-aged youth from around the world. Students can improve their conversational English while having fun, developing new understanding of teens from many different cultures and gain lifetime friendships. To learn more about the program please click IYA 2016
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Dr. Anwer Ali, Dr. Jim Moeller, Mayor Rizvi and Nyugen Do
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Mayor Bell with the Hyderabad delegation
http://www.toledosistercities.org/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Rizvi 11-2u071ntg374fjkqrlyvqx6.jpgMayor Bell with the Hyderabad delegation and Toledo Sister Cities International