Goa is renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. The major tourist destination of India, Goa is visited by large numbers of International and Indian tourists each year. Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot. A solitary Portuguese outpost in India for almost 500 years, the influence of colonial rule can still be seen in its architecture, cuisine, and in the siesta-saturated joie de vivre that Goans call susegad.