Morjim

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Morjim is a village situated in north Goa in the Pernem district. It is home to a variety of birds and to the Olive Ridley turtle. Morjim beach is a quiet beach although it is changing due to the influx of Russians who have selected this village as their central location in Goa.

A lot of newspaper and magazine articles (Outlook January 2007) regarding the "Russian invasion" and its mafia have been published. Various scandals have been emerging regarding the drug trade and shady land deals. News was covered also on CNN IBN