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About Goa  

Variously known as "Rome of the East", "Tourist Paradise" and "Pearl of the Orient",  the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. It is the most exotic sought after destination for every holiday seeker in the country. A trip along National Highway 17 from the north to the south will take a little over two hours. Exploring Goa is easy, and is an experience to be savoured. Goa is split into three parts, the north beaches, the central Panjim area, and the south beaches.

All are worth exploring because each one is distinctive...Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the  laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax... Goa , your perfect excuse to unwind your holidays...

 
General Information    
 
AREA
3,702 sq.kms.
POPULATION
11,69,793 (1991 Census)
ALTITUDE
Sea Level to 1022 meters
LOCATION
Between latitude 15 48'00 N & 14 53'54'' & longitudes 74 20'13''E & 73 40'33''E
CLOTHING
Tropical clothing throughout the year. Light woolen can be worn during December and January.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English and Portuguese.
TOURIST SEASON
Through the year (November to February is pleasant while June to September is rainy season).
 
Approximate distances    
 

From

Calangute/ Baga/ Candolim

Colva/ Benaulim

Panjim

Madgaon

Old Goa

Mapusa

To
Calangute/Baga/ Candolim
0 kms
55 kms
16 kms
50 kms
26 kms
10 kms
Colva/ Benaulim
55 kms
0 kms
38 kms
6 kms
30 kms
50 kms
Dabolim Airport
45 kms
25 kms
30 kms
30 kms
50 kms
42 kms
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

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