- Goa became a composite Union Territory along with Daman & Diu on December 19, 1961. Before that it was under the Portuguese rule, who arrived in Goa in 1510.
- It became an independent State on May 30, 1987. Goa's history stretches back to the 3rd Century BC when it formed part of the Mauryan Empire.
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- It was ranked the best placed state by the Eleventh Finance Commission for its infrastructure and ranked on top for the best quality of life in India by the National Commission on Population based on the 12 Indicators.
- Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
Geography :
- Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population.
- Located in West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.
- Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capita two and a half times that of the country as a whole.
Panaji ( Panaji is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. )
Population (2011) : 1,457,723
Language : Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese.
Art : Bamboo works, pottery, metal work are some of the crafts for which Goa is famous. Lacquer work, fabric work are some other craft works.
Culture Industry : Farming, fishing, tourism & iron-ore mining form the basis of the economy.
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