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Daman & Diu |
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| City |
Diu |
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| Airports |
Nearest airport at Diu |
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| Distance from Airport |
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| Railway Junctions |
Nearest railhead at Porbander |
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| Local Languages |
Guajarati, Hindi |
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Diu-Introduction
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A b eautiful blend of Sun, sand and sea, is a God's gift to those in quest of a
blessed turf where the wary weight of the unintelligible world can, for a while, be
lightened and the waking soul can hear the music of the spheres. It is an island retreat
gently rocked by the wind and the wave from the Arabian Sea. It offers you undisturbed
peace and an unusual holiday. 
Diu a former Portuguese enclave, and now a Union Territory, is steeped in history. It
was a seaport and naval base of considerable strategic importance from the 14th to 16th
Centuries. It was also a vital trade link with the rest of India for traders overseas. Diu
was under the sway of Chanda and Vaghela dynasties till the 14th Century. The Muslim
rulers ruled over the island town till 1380 AD. Then came the mighty wave of invasion of
the foreign rule that lasted well nigh upto 450 years.
General Information:
Area: 38.8 Sq. Kms. Climate: Cool and dry Rainfall: 70 cm , Tourist
Season: September to May, Clothing recommended: Cotton in summer, Light Woolen
in winter. Languages Spoken: Gujarati, English, Hindi, Portuguese.
STD Code: 02875 |
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