- State: Goa
- Type of Tourism: Beach Tourism, Ayurveda Tourism, Heritage Tourism
- Area: 3702 square kilometers
- Population: 13, 47,668 (As per Indian census- 2001)
- Altitude: 60 meters
- Languages spoken: Goan, English, Konkani, Portuguese, Marathi, Hindi.
- Telephone Code : India (0832), International (+91)
- Pin Code: 403001 to 413801
- Best Tourist Season: October to March
- Clothing recommended: Cotton all year round
- What to buy: Cashew nuts, Chitaris, Azulejos, Sarongs, Silver Jewellery, Wood Work, Pottery Items, Crochet, Embroidery, Jute Craft, Sea Shell Craft, Coconut Mask Carvings, Lacquer Ware Toys, Hand-Painted Ceramics.
- Food Specialties: Fish Curries, Rice, Prawns, Vindaloo, Xacuti, Cafreal, Other Sea Food, Dodol, Bebinca, Sorpotel, Pork sausages, Kahtkhate, Sannas, Hitt and Feni.
- Adventure sports: Banana and Ringo Ridges, Fishing, Carting, Jet Skiing, Scuba Diving, Wind Surfing, Parasailing, Speedboat Rides and Water Skiing.
- Local transportation: City Bus, Cars, Cabs, Motorbikes (Can be rented), Auto Rickshaws, Jeeps, Cruises and Catamarans