Goan is the demonym used to describe the people of the Indian state of Goa. "Goanese" is an incorrect usage for the same, and is considered offensive by some. Goans comprise a predominantly Hindu and Roman Catholic population and a small Muslim community. The state displays a strong Portuguese influence, because of the 451 years as a Portuguese colony. It was then a part of the Estado da India. Portuguese names are common among the Christians. Goans may also refer to the residents of Goa.

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  • Goan is the demonym used to describe the people of the Indian state of Goa. "Goanese" is an incorrect usage for the same, and is considered offensive by some. Goans comprise a predominantly Hindu and Roman Catholic population and a small Muslim community. The state displays a strong Portuguese influence, because of the 451 years as a Portuguese colony. It was then a part of the Estado da India. Portuguese names are common among the Christians. Goans may also refer to the residents of Goa. Goans are mostly of the Konkani or Marathi ethnicities.
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  • Goans
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  • ~300,000
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  • Goan is the demonym used to describe the people of the Indian state of Goa. "Goanese" is an incorrect usage for the same, and is considered offensive by some. Goans comprise a predominantly Hindu and Roman Catholic population and a small Muslim community. The state displays a strong Portuguese influence, because of the 451 years as a Portuguese colony. It was then a part of the Estado da India. Portuguese names are common among the Christians. Goans may also refer to the residents of Goa.
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  • Goans
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