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Question
Identify the type of tourism from the statement.
Portuguese tourists had come to Goa to participate in the Goa Carnival.
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Solution
Cultural tourism
Explanation:
Cultural tourism is a type of tourism in which travellers engage in a tour to explore the history of people, architecture, temples and religious cultures in different regions. Portuguese tourists and many others from different countries are attracted to the Goan festivals as they have a strong cultural base in Goa.
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