Fast facts about your favourite holiday destination - Goa!

Katia Goes

GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING

Did you know that Goa's area is made up of 3,702 square kilometres? No? Well, now you do!

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE CAPITAL

The capital city of Goa is Panaji (also known as Panjim). The city houses several popular tourist attractions such as the Latin Quarter of Fontainhas and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination| Fontainhas | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MODE OF TRAVEL

Goa is accesible through various modes of transport such as air, rail and road. Additionally, Goa just got its second airport, the Manohar International Airport in Mopa.

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination| Mopa Airport | Photo: Venita Gomes

WHAT'S ON THE PLATE?

Being a coastal state, fish is available in abundance here, and is top of the list as the staple Goan cuisine, which is made up of rice, curry and fish.

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination| Thali | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

CONVERSING BEYOND LANGUAGES

The mother tongue of Goans is Konkani. In addition, you will also find people who are well-versed in English, Hindi, Portuguese and Marathi.

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WEATHER STORIES

The weather reports may fluctuate from time to time, but Goa is known to be hot and humid all-year round, with a few exceptions of rainy and winter months.

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination| Winter mornings | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Some of the important helpline numbers to keep in mind when you are in Goa are:

Police: 100

Fire: 101

Ambulance: 102/108

Goa| Fun facts| Holiday destination | Photo: KD

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