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Goa is India's smallest state in terms of area and the
second smallest in terms of population after Sikkim. It is located on the
west coast of India, in the region known as the Konkan, and is bounded by
the state of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and
south. The Arabian Sea makes up the state's west coast. Panjim is the
state's capital, and Margao its largest town.
Portuguese
merchants first landed in Goa in the 16th century but soon after, colonised
it forcibly, persecuting Hindus and converting the majority of the locals
to Christianity. However, not all were persecuted into Christianity, many
were converted by choice because of missionaries like St. Francis of the
Seven Seas, who is still honored by both present day Hindus as well as
Christians. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it
was annexed as part of India in 1961.
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Newbie's Guide to
Goa by Michael Braganza
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Goa is a vacation paradise,
rightly said. Located in South Western India, it is famous for three
Ss: Sand, Surf and Sea. Never ending stretch of sandy beaches, water
sports, flamboyant life style, British reminiscent, history, fairs and
festivals make Goa the best, yet economical vacation spot.
Goa
owes much to the Portuguese Raj for its architecture and to nature for
rich tropical flora and fauna. So, Goa has it all - history, culture
and cuisine.
Goa
- The Location: Goa lies between the latitudes 14°53'54" N -
15°40'00" N and longitudes 73°40'33" E - 74°20'13" E and
covers an area of 3,702 km˛. It is elongated stretch of coastal land
known as Konkan, facing Arabian Sea.
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The Western Ghats mountain
range separates the coastal region from the Deccan Plateau. The highest
point on the Western Ghats in Konkan is the Sonsogor (3,827 feet).
Goa
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The Land: Goa has a coastline of 101 km (63 miles). Speaking in
pure geographical language, these are mainly rivulets, the major ones
being the Mandovi, the Terekhol, the Zuari, Chapora River and the Betul.
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The Mormugao harbour is a
natural harbour on the mouth of the Zuari. The Mandovi and the Zuari
serve as the lifelines of Goa, with their tributaries draining 69% of
the area. Goa has more than eight marine and about ninety riverine
islands and forty estuarines. The total navigable length of Goa's
rivers is 157 miles.
Each
Beach of Goa has an individuality of its own. The beaches have
popularized Goa as the Beach Capital of India. They attract over two
million visitors annually.
The
Goa beaches give the visitors a "Take It Easy" feeling. You
can follow action after action - endless opportunities to roam around
and all-night partying. People of every budget can enjoy the endless
abandonment.
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The
Culture of Goa: Goa exhibits a strikingly different culture from
the rest of India. Dravidian Christian culture has blessed Goa a
flamboyant yet peaceful identity. The natives observe Christmas, Easter,
Ganesh Chaturthi and Shigmo with equal jest.
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Goa Cuisine: Rice and fish curry is the staple diet in Goa. The
region is well-known for its elaborate fish dishes cooked mainly with
coconut oil. For drink, the good old Feni (local brew) is popular. Feni
is a ferment of cashew fruit and toddy palms.
How
to Reach Goa By Air: Daily flights available to Goa
throughout the year from major cities of India.
By
Train: Konkan Railway connects Goa with major cities of the country by
express trains such as Shatabdi Express, Konkan Kanya, Netravati and
Hapa express. Major railway stations are Vasco, Tivim, Margao and
Karmali.
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About
the Author: Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel
& Tourism related topics like Cultural & Historical Travel,
Wildlife, Adventure, Safari and India Tourism. For more details please
visit www.swagattours.com/
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