Goa is a state within the Indian Union with a democratically elected government.

Area: 3701 sq.km.

Capital: Panaji

Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Muslim

Languages: English, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and Portuguese

Climate: Usually the climatic conditions of Goa are temperate, except during the monsoon, which lasts from June to September.

Beaches are the best in Goa in the winter months between October and March. This is also the time Goa is most frequented by tourists. The weather during this period is amazingly pleasant.


Rainfall: Average rainfall of 350 cms. from June to September.