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| Capital
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Panaji |
| Total Area –
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3,702 km2 (1,429 SQ MI) |
| Climate
– |
The
climate of Goa can, in general terms, be summed up in
one word: coastal. Being in the tropical zone and near
the Arabian Sea, the climate of Goa is warm and humid
for most of the year. The month of May is the hottest,
with day-time temperatures touching 35°C (95°F).
To top it, the heat is coupled with high humidity. The
monsoons arrive around early June and provide a much
needed respite from the heat. Then Goa receives the
full blast of the Indian monsoon with sudden downpours
and tropical thunderstorms. |
River
Surrounded
By – |
Goa's
main rivers are the Mandovi, the Zuari, the Terekhol,
Chapora River and the Betul. The Mormugao harbour on
the mouth of the river Zuari is one of the best natural
harbours in South Asia. |
| Population –
|
1,400,000 (25th) |
| Languages –
|
Konkani |
| Districts- |
2 districts,
North Goa, South Goa |
| Best time to visit
– |
October to May |
| Std Code –
|
(For all the cities STD
code of Goa Click
Here) |
| How
To Reach |
By
Air:
Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at
a distance of around 29 km from Panaji on the coast
near Vasco da Gama.
By
Rail: It is not difficult to reach Goa
by trains, especially after opening of the Konakan Railway
that connects Margao and Vasco da Gama to major cities
in India. You can take trains from Delhi 1,874 km),
Mumbai (490km), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa
comfortably. From the railway stations, you can hire
taxis and motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.
By
Road: Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
state transport corporations operate from the Kadamba
bus stand at Panaji. Frank Shipping operates a boat
service between Mumbai and Panaji. |
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