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Which city is the capital of Goa?

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Goa Portuguese-influenced villa, near Chapora, Goa, India.

The capital of the Indian state of Goa is Panaji, also known as Panjim.12

Historically, the seat of government was moved from Old Goa to Panaji in 1759, and it officially became the capital in 1843 following health crises in the former capital.31