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Geographic specifications of the Goa region

Goa is a state in India, previously being ruled by the Portugese who conquered the area in the 16th century and ruled over the are for almost 450 years when in the 1960s India annexed the lands and added them to the Indian country. With its geographical characteristics, the region has become a main tourist destination in India and a preferred place for relaxation for many of the Indians themselves situated in the West of the country. Some Europeans are even trading in their annual italy skiing holidays to get a chance to visit this place.

The region is one of the smallest in India with a territory of 3,704 sq. meters and is mainly situated along the sea coasts. Its is separated from the Deccan Plateau by the Western Ghats mountains and its highest point in Sonsogor (a Latin name that came from the Portugese dominance over the area) which rises up for 1,168 metres above the sea level.

The rivers is the area are among the bussiest in India since the provide most of the fresh water in the region and pass through almost the whole of the state. Their overall length is 254 km which make them not that long, but curvy enough to support the agriculture and the population in the are by providing fresh water. The main rivers are Mondovi and Zuari and these are also the main water sources for the area.

Goa, as situated in the tropic belt, has a hot and humid climate during almost the whole of the year as the summer temperatures are reachin 40 dC and the average for the hottest season (may-september) are reachin 35 dC.The rains are mainly from monsoons and are enough to relax the land from the heats especially in July whereas the winters are pleasant and nice and the temperatures around 20 dC throughout the whole season.

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