8 Amazing Facts About Goa Nobody Knew!

8 Amazing Facts About Goa Nobody Knew!

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Amazing Facts About Goa Nobody Knew!

Goa is the ultimate fun capital of India! You want to relax, take sunbath while relishing beer and indulge in night beach parties, Goa is your answer! It's gorgeous culture and blessed geographical status has converted it into a top-notch tourist destination in India.

Be it the season or offseason, Goa hotels booking is always on the rise.

And while we all know a great deal about Goa and its magnificence, there are a few stunning facts about this conspicuous state that nobody knew!

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For a little state, it has over 7000 bars and all of them licensed!

You might have observed so many bars contouring hotels in Goa near beach irrespective of the beach location, but did you know that Goa has 7000 licensed bars! Think what this number would be if unlicensed ones are also included? Incredible!

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St. Francis Xavier’s non-decomposing body!

St. Francis Xavier, the man to gets the credit for introducing Christianity in Goa during Portuguese rule in the 15th century died in Macau in 1553. His body was brought back to Goa and enshrined in a glass case. Not yet decomposed, his body could be seen in the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus.

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Goa boasts of highest per capita income in India!

On an average a resident of Goa makes Rs.1,92,652 a year, making its per capita income the highest in India. With so much money to spare and a gamut of recreational options including luxury 5-star hotels in North Goa, it isn’t surprising that Goa is one of the happiest states in India.

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Goa’s mineral ore exports are highest in India!

In addition to tourism, Goa contributes to India’s GDP through its exports of mineral ores.

Iron, manganese, bauxite, limestone, magnesia and clay are of the ores that Goa exports!

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Goa’s forest density cover is more than 30 percent!

Goa is much more than beaches and booze parties. Its forest cover exceeds 30% and harbours some of the exotic species of birds and animals. Its wildlife is worth exploring. Avail Goa hotels packages which offer close access to forests if you are a nature enthusiast!

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Goa’s Naval Aviation Museum is the only one in Asia!

With only six others of its kind in the entire world, the naval aviation museum of Goa is of immense prestige to India. It is the only one in Asia and displays the India’s grand naval aviation history.

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The only place in India with twowheeler taxis!

Even though Goa is a thriving tourist hotspot, traveling and living in Goa is immensely convenient with plenty of travelling options and innumerable budget hotels in Goa. Not just that Goa has innovative two-wheeler taxis that one can find only in Goa and nowhere else in India!

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India’s first English medium school was built in Goa! It isn’t surprising to know that this international state of India was built with the country’s first English medium school! And so Goa has always been advanced and international!

To sum up, surprises in Goa never seem to end. It is always lively and beautiful, and keeps on surprising and inspiring its tourists. And so, Goa serves tourists from all walks of life, providing them an opportunity to live something new and amazing.

Even the Goa hotels rates near beach call for the same!

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