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The Indian State of Goa
Goa, like everywhere in India, is never quite what you expect. In places the infamous hash-fuelled days of Goa's golden hippy years are still alive
and kicking, especially around Vagator & Chopora, while in others, like Calangute & Baga, the all-inclusive package holiday is king.
 India's smallest state. Panaji is the state's capital while Vasco da Gama [Vasco] is the largest city. The historic city of Margao still exhibits
the influence of Portuguese culture. Goa is renowned for its beaches and is visited by hundreds of thousands of international and domestic tourists yearly.
Goa is also known for its temples and world heritage architecture including the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which makes it one of the biggest Christian
pilgrimage sites in Asia. Goa is also rich in its flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
In May 1987 it attained statehood. Goa was part of Goa, Damân, and Diu, a union territory of India named for the three districts it comprised. Damân
and Diu retain territorial status.
Places of Interest
PANAJI - The capital of Goa and headquarters of West Goa District. A small a charming city on the left bank of silvery Mandovi River, with beautiful
red-roofed houses, built in Latin style, also boasts of many modern houses, well laid garden, statues and avenue's lined with Gulmohar, Acassia and
other trees. Enchantit panorama unfolds from atop Altinho [Hill Top]
VASCO-DA-GAMA - A modern, well laid out city close to Mormugs Harbour with beautiful and extensive avenues. The air terminus of Goa at Dabolim
lies on the outskirts of the city. It is also the railway terminus for passenger service in the South Central Railway.
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