Goa
Facts and Figures
| Capital |
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Panaji |
| Area |
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3702 sq km |
| Population |
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1,343,998 |
| Language |
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Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English |
| Season |
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October to February |
| Airports |
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Goa's international airport is Dabolim, at a distance of 29 km from Panaji, on the coast near Vasco |
Tourist Attractions
The Beaches
Frolicking families, eager hands making sand castles, colorful crowds surging towards the sea, hippies busy remembering the good old times and the young and old alike lazing on the golden sands are some of the images that characterize this Queen of Beaches. This picture of a perfect tourist haven is completed with shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells.
The St. Alex Church
The Church of St Alex greets with its two towers and a magnificent dome gracing the façade.
Kerkar Art Complex
The Kerkar Art Complex, is the one and only of its kind on this beach. It is a popular center for exhibitions of arts and crafts of local artistes.