Goa is smallest state of India. It is located at western coast of India, adjoining to Arabian sea, which provides the beach holidays that Goa is internationally famous for. the state of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south and east surround Goa.
In Goa there is a part of large cultural region called Konkan. Northern site of Goa is urban while southern is more forested. Beaches apart, rice fields and coconut plantation dominate the landscape. However tourism of Goa is main source of economy. Goa was portuguese colony for 450 year and until 1961.
Heritage of Goa is still apparent in architecture of houses and culture of town. In Cathelic world Goa is important place where St Francis Xavier is buried. Apart from Christmus and New year celebration, the 3 day long carnival in february in Panji ( capital of Goa) and feast of St.fransis are famous attractions.
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