| Goa is located on the west coast of India, in the region known as the Konkan, near the state of Maharashtra, The Arabian Sea makes up the state’s west coast. Panaji is the state’s capital, and Vasco its largest town |
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| Total Area : 3660 sq km |
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| Population: 2 million |
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| Capital: Panaji |
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| Language Spoken: konkani, marathi, english and portuguese |
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| Religion: hindu, muslim and christian |
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| Climate : Moderate, humid with alternate seasons |
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| Temprature : between 22°c and 36°c |
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| Rainfall : Annual 400 cms, monsoons (june to september) |
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| Rivers : Tiracol (23kms), Chapora (29kms), Baga (2kms), Mandovi (34kms), Zuari (77kms), Sal (24kms) |
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| Lakes : Mayem, Santa Cruz, Curchorem, Cacora, Carambolim, Chimbel, Curtorim, Benaulim |
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| Sanctuaries : Bondla, Cotigao And Molem (Wildlife), Chorao (Bird). |
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| Crops : Rice, Cashew, Coconut, Areca, Rubber, Oil Palm, Bamboo, Mangoes And Pineapples. |
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| Minerals : Iron, Manganese, Bauxite, Asbestos, Feldspar, Graphite, Quartz, Talc, Silica Sand, Limestone & Laterite Stone. |
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| Literacy Rate : 82% |
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| Altitude : Sea level to 1,022 metres |
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| Main Attractions: Beaches, Churches, Adventure Sports such as Para Sailing, Scuba Diving, Surfing, etc. |
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| Main Industry: Tourism, Exports of spices and minerals such as iron-ore, manganese, etc. |
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| How to reach |
| By air : The international airport at Dabolim is 29 kilometers from the capital city of Panaji. |
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| By Train : Two main Railway stations at Margao and Vasco Da Gama. |
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| By Road : Goa is well connected with the neighboring states by a well developed network of roads.State run as well as private buses ply between main cities and towns of Goa. |
