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Goa Introduction
Goa Heaven only in India!
Goa is one of the Best creations of God. This fairy-tale land blessed with
heavenly beauty has to be seen to depict the essence of Goa's pristine beauty and
rich heritage.
The place to free your mind and
refresh your spirit. Known world over for its beaches, history, Great Portuguese
Architecture and culture, its amongst the most visited destination around the world.
The Architecturally beautiful Churches of Goa give it the nomenclature "Rome Of East".
The local drink for which goa is famous is "Feni", either made from coconut or cashew
fruit juice.
Goa is the place to take and make friends.
The most amazing part of holidaying in goa is that you will end up wishing you could
live here forever. The fond memories of goa will always linger on your mind and
lure you to visit the enchanting land again and again.
All in all Goa is a Traveler's paradise.
Goa at Glance .....
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India
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Area
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3,660 sq km
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Altitude
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Sea Level to 1022 meters
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Population
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1.3 million
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People
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Goan
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Capital City
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Panaji (Panjim)
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Language
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Konkani, Portuguese, Marathi, English
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Religion
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Hindu, Christian and Muslim
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Time difference
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Goa is 5 hours ahead of GMT
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Temperature
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Between 20oC and 34oC. Relative humidity generally at 60%
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Currency
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Indian Rupee
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Electricity
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220/240 volts. sockets Used : 2 and 3 pin
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Rivers of Goa
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Terekhol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona
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Crops
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Rice, Cashew, Coconut, Areca, Rubber, Oil Palm, Bamboo, Mangoes and Pineapples
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Lakes
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Mayem,Santa Cruz, Curchorem, Cacora, Carambolim, Chimbel, Curtorim, Benaulim
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