Interesting facts about Goa Is a great opportunity to learn more about the states of India. Many tourists come here from different countries of the world, but especially from Russia. The swimming season here lasts all year round, as the water temperature fluctuates between + 28-30 ⁰С.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Goa.
- The Indian state of Goa was founded in 1987.
- Goa is the smallest state in the state in terms of area - 3702 km².
- Despite the fact that most of India was under British control for a long time, Goa was a Portuguese colony.
- The official languages in Goa are English, Konkani and Marathi (see interesting facts about languages).
- Goa is significantly cleaner than many other Indian states.
- Although Panaji is the capital of Goya, Vasco da Gama is considered the largest city.
- Two-thirds of the inhabitants of Goa are Hindu, while 26% of the citizens consider themselves Christians.
- The length of the state's coastline is 101 km.
- An interesting fact is that a third of the state's territory is occupied by impassable jungle.
- The highest point of Goa is 1167 m above sea level.
- According to official data alone, over 7000 licensed bars operate here. This is due to the large number of tourists who like to spend time in such establishments.
- Local residents love to bargain, deliberately raising the prices of their goods several times.
- Motorbikes and bicycles are very common here, so it is quite rare to see indigenous people walking on foot.
- Goa produces coffee (see interesting facts about coffee) Kopi Luwak is the most expensive variety in the world. It is made from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive tract of local animals.
- Curiously, Goa is one of the most sparsely populated states in India, with over 1.3 million people living here.
- Since a lot of Russian tourists rest here, you can order many dishes of Russian cuisine in local cafes and restaurants.
- Although Goa has a humid tropical climate, malaria is extremely rare.
- Goa has low prices for beer, wine and other spirits due to the extremely low excise tax on alcohol.
