With the Sahyadri Ghats hovering protectively to its East, the Arabian Sea lapping on at its long western coastline and its rivers criss crossing midlands at country side, Goa is indeed a land of many flavours and fragrances.
Area - 3702 sq. kms.
Population - 14 lacs
Altitude - Sea level to 1022 metres
Location - Between latitude 15 48'00" N and 14
53'54" N and Longitudes 74 20'13"E and 73 40'33" E.
Neighbouring Cities - Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra towards the North, Belgaum at the East, Karwar district of Karnataka on the South
and on the West by the Arabian Sea. Major Rivers of Goa - Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona.
Main Beaches of Goa - Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim are the major beaches on the Northern
stretch of Goa while Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem are towards the Southern stretch.
The Eastern side of Goa is densely forested where most of the Wild Life Sanctuaries are located.