Location
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South India
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Area
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3,702 sq. km.
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Population
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1,347,668 (2001 census)
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Capital
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Panaji
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Districts
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2 (North Goa and South Goa)
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Climate
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Tropical
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Languages
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Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English
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Religions
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Hinduism (64.6%), Christianity (29.9%), Islam & others (5.5%)
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Literacy rate
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82.3%
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Temperatue
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20 - 34 degrees Celsius
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Annual Rainfall
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2800 - 3500 mm
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Best Time to Visit
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October to February
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International Airport
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Dabolim Airport
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Major Beaches
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Calangute, Dona Paula, Anjuna, Palolem
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Major Festivals
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Ganesh Chaturthi, Shigmo, Feast of St. Xavier, Feast of Three Kings
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Tourist Attractions
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Beaches, Forts, Wildlife, Temples, Churches, Festivals, Handicrafts, etc.
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| READ MORE ABOUT GOA click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa |
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