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Goa:
Goa,
on the west coast of India is a land of swaying palms, miles of golden sands,
lush greenery, an incredible cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples
and monuments and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and west.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural
splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm
favourite with travellers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just
beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture
and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Much of the
real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its buildings and in the hinterland
away from the coastal area.
Over the centuries various dynasties have ruled Goa.
Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most famously
the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa.
Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonisation on December
19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu.
On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the
Indian Republic.
For more information:
http://www.goa-tourism.com
http://www.goacom.com/
http://goatourism.nic.in
http://www.goatrip.com
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