A derivative from the Konkani word ‘goy’ meaning a ‘patch of tall grass’, Goa is the smallest state in India with regard to area and in terms of population it is the fourth smallest.
Goa is situated in Konkan along the west coast of India.
It is ranked as the twenty fifth state in the union of states of India. The total area of this state is approximately 3702 sq.kms.
Vasco da Gama is the biggest city in this state. Panaji, also known as Panjim is Goa’s capital.
Possessed by the Portugese for approximately 450 years (longest held possessions), their culture is still visible in the historical city of Margao.
Well known for architecture, beaches and temples, Goa is visited by thousands of tourists national and international each year. |
| Panaji Travel Guide |
| Panaji (‘Panjim’ in English) is the capital city of the Indian State of Goa. The meaning of Panaji is ‘the land that does not flood’.
Panaji is 1,022 meters above sea-level. It lies on the banks of the Mandavi... |
| Calangute Travel Guide |
| Calangute is situated in the northern part of Goa. The capital of Goa, Panaji, is about 9 miles from this place.
As per the census of 2001, the population of Calangute was around 15,776. The nearest airport in Calangute... |
| Candolim Travel Guide |
| Candolim is located in the northern part of Goa. To its north there is the popular Calangute beach.
Candolim boasts one of the most popular beaches in the world. This city is at sea level.
As per the census of 2... |
| Anjuna Travel Guide |
| Anjuna is a village in the north part of Goa. The area of this place is 5 square miles.
Panaji, the capital of Goa, is situated 18 km from this place. Anjuna is 8 km towards the west of Mapusa... |
| Bardez Travel Guide |
| Bardez is a region in North Goa that is bounded by the Chapora River on the north, the Mandovi River on the south, the Mapusa River on the east and by the Arabian Sea on the west.
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