The beaches in the far South and the farthest North are the best. North Goa usually tends to be Anjuna/Vagator area (decent, crowded beaches) and Candolim/Baga (very crowded beaches), and Ashwem/Arambol (fun clean, pretty beaches).
Goa has a strong presence in mining, tourism and pharmaceuticals sectors. Mining (iron ore and manganese), pharmaceuticals, iron and steel industries are present in North Goa while mining and shipbuilding industries are present in South Goa.
“Goa” one of the most desired destinations of Sun, Sand and Beaches across the world is famous for shopping also, from flea market selling beach wear, beads and flip-flops to food markets selling anything from Goan sausages and seafood to vegetables and fruit to both local and international fashion designers boutiques
Despite stories of violent crime, drug-related misdeeds and police corruption (some of them internationally high-profile and involving tourists) Goa remains essentially a safe destination for travellers. So long as you adhere to a few basic and common-sense safety precautions, you should stay safe and secure in Goa.
So, the total number of languages used in Goa are English, Portuguese, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi. Konkani, however, is the official language of Goa. Konkani is written in the Devanagri script. The other main languages spoken in the state are Marathi, Kannad and Urdu.
The big three of Goa now manage assets worth an estimated Rs 50 crore with sales around Rs 65 crore a year - almost the same as the territory's annual budget.
Verna in South Goa district is the largest estate with 539 industrial units, followed by Kundaim in North Goa district having 356 units.
Best Beaches in North Goa
Baga and Calangute are the most popular and most busy places to stay in Goa with a huge array of nightlife, hotels, restaurants and close to the famous Saturday night market. Candolim and Sinquerim further on also have a lot to offer but are more upmarket.Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised. But Goa remained a Portuguese colony until 1961, straining relations between India and Portugal as the former's support for the anti-colonial movement in Goa grew.
The Goan Portuguese refers to the Portuguese language spoken in Goa, India. Although an essential religious language nowadays, there were 1,500 students learning Portuguese in Goa in 2015; totaling a number of 10 – 12,000 Portuguese speakers in the state.
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There are two terminals – domestic and international.Ruled by Portuguese in the past, this region is famous for fusion of European and Indian culture and beauty. The Western Ghats running through the region makes it lush for wildlife and flora too. Goa is one of the most important tourist spots in the country because of its beauty and culture.
The best time to visit Goa is between November and March when the Goa weather is beautifully balmy & clear with a cool sea breeze blowing through.
- Summer (March, April, May & October)
- Monsoons (June, July, August, September)
- Winter (November, December, January, February)
Even then, it was a union territory and not a state - owing to its tiny tiny size (city of Mumbai is bigger in area and has many times the population). Union territories have your tax free system on alcoholic beverages. When Goa got its statehood, it retained it's union territory privileges - because it's really tiny.
