Goa is a small state located on India's west coast along the Arabian Sea. It has a long history of rule under various kingdoms and was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years. Tourism is now the primary industry, focused around its beaches, churches, temples, and other attractions. The population is a mix of Hindu and Christian faiths and speaks Konkani as the main language.

1. GOA
Atul Gurav
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2. 1. Origin
2. History
3. Geography
4. Climate
5. Economy
6. Transport
7. Demographics
INDEX
8. Education
9. Sports
10. Politics
11. Culture
12. Festivals
13. Food & Dishes
14. Tourist Attractions
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3. Origin
• In ancient Literature, Goa was known by many
names such as:
• Gomant
• Gomanchala
• Gopakapattam
• Govapuri
• Gomantak
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4. HISTORY
 Goa’s known history stretches back to the 3rd century
BC.
 Goa was ruled by many kingdoms:
 Mauryan Empire
 Ashoka
 Chalukyas
 Sultan of Delhi
 Vijaynager
 Portuguese.
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5. Geography
• Area: 3,702 sq. km.
• Smallest State in India.
• 4th smallest by Population.
• Part of Konkan,bounded by Maharashtra, Karnataka&
Arabian Sea.
• Coastline of 101km.
• 140 islands.
• Soil is richin minerals.
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6. *
*Hot & Humid climate.
*Hottest month – May.
*Heavy monsoon – June to September.
*Short Winter season – December to February.
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7. Economy
• India’s richest states with the highest GDP per
capita – 2 ½ times that of the country as
whole.
• Fastest Growth rates: 8.23%
• Tourism is Goa’s primary industry.
• Mining is 2nd largest industry.
• Fishing industry provides employment for
about 400000 people.
• 22 industrial estates.
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8.  Air:
Dabolim is the only airport in Goa.
International Airport.
 Rail:
2 Rail lines-
South Western Railway
Konkan Railway.
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9. Road
0 Largely consist of privately operated buses.
0 Government run buses maintained by Kadamba
transport Corporation.
0 2 National Highways:
• NH 17: Goa – Mumbai highway.
• NH 4A: Panaji – Belgaum.
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10. • Combination of Indian,
Islamic & Portuguese
styles.
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11. Demographics
 A native of Goa is called Goan in
English, Goenkar in Konkani, Govekar
in Marathi.
 Konkani is state language of Goa.
Religion in Goa
Hinduism 65.7%
Christianity 26.6%
Islam 6.8%
Others 0.9%
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12.  Literacy rate : 87%
 Schools: Goa Board & Higher Secondary
Education.
 Goa University is the sole university in
state.
 5 engineering colleges.
 1 medical college.
 1 best business school Goa Institute of
Management.
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14. O 30th May 1987- Statehood.
O Parliament: 2 Lok sabha & 1 Rajya sabha
seat
O Legislative Assembly: 40 seats.
O Governor: B. V. Wanchoo.
O CM: Sri. Manoher Parrikar.
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15. CULTURE
 Dance:
Dekhni, Fugdi, Mando etc
 Music:
Bhajan & Kirtan, Kaatara.
Pakhwaj, Ghumot, taso, Dhol, Tabla etc.
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16. Festivals
0 Shigmo
0 Carnival
0 Zatara (fairs)
0 Zagor
0 Ganesh Chaturthi
0 Diwali (Narkasur)
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17. • Rice with fish curry.
• Cuisine: rich variety of fish
dishes.
• Coconut & its oil widely used.
• Hindu cuisine & Catholic
cuisine.
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18. Dishes
 Khatkhate
 Xacuti
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19. Tourist Attraction
 Beaches
 Temples
 Churches
 Dhudsagar Fall
 Museums
 Dams

20. Beaches
 Calungute
 Baga
 Morjim
 Colva
 Arombol
 Bogmalo
 Palolelim
 Benaulim
 Vagator
 Miramar
 Majorda
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21. Temples
 Mangueshi
 Mardol
 Fatropa
 Nageshi
 Shatadurga temple
 Ramnath
 Tambdi Surla
 Chandreshwar
Bhutnath
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22.  Basilica church
 Se Cathedral
 Marry Immaculate Conception
 3 kings
Churches

23. MUSEUMS
 Goa State Museum
 Naval Aviation Museum
 Goa Science Centre
 National Institute of
Oceanography
 Big Foot
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24. GK
• Animal: Gaur
• Bird: Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul.
• Game: Football
• Crop: Rice
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25. Conclusion
• Best tourist Place.
• Natural Springs, dams, Spice Plantation,
industries, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Islands.
• Don’t drink drive.
• Help us to keep our Goa clean & pollution
free.
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