Facts about Goa Indian state

Goa also known as the "The pearl of the orient" is an ideal holiday destination to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Goa lies on the west coast of India, the 25th State in the Union of States of India, were liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 after a 500 year reign. A period long enough to have Portuguese colonial influence which brings in a 'East meets West culture', makes Goa a attractive tourist destination attracting tourists from all over the world.

CAPITAL : Panaji

ESTABLISHED : May 30, 1987

HIGH COURT : Mumbai

DISTRICTS : 2

LANGUAGES : Konkani, Marathi

POPULATION : 14, 58, 545 (26th)

[Males = 7, 39, 140 & Females = 7, 19, 405]

M : F = 1000 : 968

AREA : 3, 702 sq.km (29th)

Density : 394 per sq. km

LITERACY : 88. 70%

ASSEMBLY : 40

LOKSABHA : 2

RAJYASABHA : 1

BOUNDARY STATES :  Karnataka, Maharashtra, Arabian Sea

STATE ANIMAL : Gaur

STATE BIRD : Black central bul bul

STATE TREE : Asna

STATE DANCE

 Dhakto, Shigma, Talagudi, Corridinho, Mussal khel, Lamp Dance, Fugdi, Kumbi, Dhalo (Folk Dance), Dhangar (Navaratri), Hanpet Sword, Taramgamel, Dashavatar

FESTIVALS : Zatra at cansaulim, Goan Carnival, Shigmotsav, Sabado Gordo, Konkani Drama Fest

RIVERS : Therokol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Baga, Sal, Saleri, Talpona, Galgibag, Mayem lake

NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES

Salim Ali Birds sanctuary

Bhagwan Mahavir (Molem) National Park

Bondla Wild Life Sanctuary

Bhagwan Mahavir (Molem) Wildlife Sanctuary

Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary, Madei Wildlife Sanctuary

Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary

INDUSTRIES

 Mining Industries, Breweries Industries, Fruit Canning, Fish Canning, Printing Press, Automobile Batteries, Computer Perpherals

MAIN CITIES

Vasco, Bicholim, Chimbel, Concolim, Curti, Davorlim, Mapusa, Margao, Panaji, Mormugao, Ponda, Quepem, Taleigao

AIRPORT

Goa International Airport – Goa

Dabolim International Airport

IMPORTANT PERSONS: Shasikala kathokar

Other Information

Mormugo Port

Fatorda Stadium (Football & Cricket) - Margao

Districts in Goa (2 Districts)

• North Goa
• South Goa