Goa Travel Guide
Why is Goa a tourist paradise? It’s a combination of many factors. It is the stunning combination of beaches, forests and lush green countryside, and the of course the Goans themselves. Goa was a colony of Portugal till as late as 1961. The Portuguese influence is visible in many aspects of Goan life. In old Goa, as you drive along the winding roads, you can see typical Goan villas. You can see the strong Portuguese influence in the architecture.
Facts and figures of Goa
When to go:
Year round
Population:
1,347,668 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
1,053,000
Area:
3,702 km2
Capital:
Language(s):
Konkani, English and Hindi
Local time (summer):
UTC +5:30
Uniform national police call:
100
Uniform national fire call:
101
Uniform national emergency call:
102
Currency:
Indian rupee (INR)
