GOA
Rome of East
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"Goa - Rome of East"
Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is bound by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea in the west. It is India's smallest state by area and fourth-smallest by population.A former Portuguese colony, Goa is also fondly known as the 'Rome of the East'. Inhabited and colonized by the Portuguese for almost 450 years, the culture of Goa is distinctly different from that of the rest of the nation. Here is a quick run-down of the rich and varied heritage of Goa.
Goa being the smallest state of India lies on the western shore of India with a powerful historical foundation. The history of Goa is interrelated with the powerful dealers, vendors, traditions, priests, and missionaries as it was one of the major trading centers in India. The primary pioneers of Goa are knowns to be the Brahmins.
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