Goa (Konkani/Hindi: गोवा) is India's smallest state in terms of area (since it attained statehood in 1987) after Delhi and the fourth smallest in terms of population after Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. It is located on the west coast of India, in the region known as the Konkan, and is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and south. The Arabian Sea bounds it to the west. Panaji is the state's capital, and Vasco-da-Gama (Vasco) its largest town. Portuguese merchants first landed in Goa in the 15th century, and colonised it soon after. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it was annexed by India in 1961.

Internationally renowned for its beaches, Goa is visited by hundreds of thousands of foreign and domestic tourists each year, and has become one of the most popular holiday destinations for European travellers.

Besides beaches, Goa is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica. Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot.

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@NiteshNitesh aahhh in goa and delhi :( everyone betta keep their hands off my gift!
Bani_J (Bani J ) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:52:35 -0000
@NiteshNitesh aahhh in goa and delhi :( everyone betta keep their hands off my gift!
Goa Jingha Curry Aka Goan Prawn Curry: This is spice that is moderate by my terms and moderate by eaters of ser.. http://bit.ly/8bh18r
VegetChef (Beverly Bennett) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:52:34 -0000
Goa Jingha Curry Aka Goan Prawn Curry: This is spice that is moderate by my terms and moderate by eaters of ser.. http://bit.ly/8bh18r
Loving the weather in Goa! http://tweetphoto.com/7007078
amritasarup (Amrita Sarup) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:52:05 -0000
Loving the weather in Goa! http://tweetphoto.com/7007078
Air India will operate additional flights to augment capacity to Port Blair and Goa. With scheduled flights of all... http://bit.ly/7wSUFn
swagatamtravels (Swagatam Travels) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:51:33 -0000
Air India will operate additional flights to augment capacity to Port Blair and Goa. With scheduled flights of all... http://bit.ly/7wSUFn
RT @pk3061972: and Again Silent on CONGRESS MP son RAPING women in your Hometown Goa??? @sardesairajdeep hv u even name that Cong MP
kalirafting (White Water Goa) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:51:11 -0000
RT @pk3061972: and Again Silent on CONGRESS MP son RAPING women in your Hometown Goa??? @sardesairajdeep hv u even name that Cong MP
@HaverfordHarsh Goa??? aweosme yaar!!!!! M off to Goa on the 8th Jan :)
mihirbijur (Mihir.S.Bijur) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:46:55 -0000
@HaverfordHarsh Goa??? aweosme yaar!!!!! M off to Goa on the 8th Jan :)

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