Goa

Goa is a state in western India. It has sandy beaches, lively nightlife and world heritage architectural spots that attract over 2 million international and domestic tourists every year. 

The first medical school of India was established in Panaji, Goa in 1842. It is demolished in 2004. 

Goa has a forest cover of 33% of total land mass. The forests teem with exotic wildlife and birdlife. The forest has more than 275 species of birds. There are more than 40 types of animals and reptiles in these forests.

Around 65.7% of people in Goa practice Hinduism, 26.6% practice Christianity and 6.8% practice Islam. The Sikh, Buddhists and Jain community comprises the remaining 0.9% of total population of Goa.

Goa has more than 7000 bars.According to a 2013 count, there are 7078 bars licensed to serve alcohol in Goa. Adding in the unlicensed ones would take the number much higher.