Other Locations - Goa
Located on the western coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea, the state of Goa with its white sands, tranquility and rich culture can be found. Goa is increasingly becoming a more popular destination to visit and buy property. It has a hedonistic and fashionable quality and celebrities often frequent this tropical paradise to escape the pace of everyday life.
Goa has so much to offer, from the amazing architecture seen in the temples, churches and traditional housing to the decadent and ornate religious festivals which take place throughout the calendar.
The Goans are a warm, friendly and peaceful group of people, English is widely spoken and siestas and family meal times are a necessity in their everyday lives. Life in Goa is relaxing and light hearted, an ideal place to be.
Full country name: Goa
Area: 3,702 km2
Population: 1,400,000
Capital city: Panaji
People: Goan
Language: Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Portuguese, English
Religion: Hinduism 65%, Catholocism 30%
President: Pratibha Patil (Chief Minister of Goa Digamber Kamat)
