Goa is a favorite Indian tourist destination among foreigners as well as local tourists.

Goa has some exotic beautiful beaches which no one can miss on a visit to this coastal town.

Goa has its capital at Panaji. Goa is the smallest Indian state in terms of area.

Goa was a Portuguese colony before Independence. Still Goan cities like Panaji, Vasco, Margao exhibit Portuguese culture influence.

Goa is renowned for its beaches and places of worship. It is bounded by Maharashtra, Karnataka and Arabian Sea. Goa is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

The state is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa. Panaji is the headquarters of the north Goa district and Margao of the south district. Each district is governed by a district collector, an administrator appointed by the Indian government.

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