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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.
Goa
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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 3 October 2015 7:29 AM
- 3. Origin • In ancientLiterature, Goa was known by many names such as: • Gomant • Gomanchala • Gopakapattam • Govapuri • Gomantak 03-10-2015
- 4. HISTORY Goa’s knownhistory stretches back to the 3rd century BC. Goa was ruled by many kingdoms: Mauryan Empire Ashoka Chalukyas Sultan of Delhi Vijaynager Portuguese. 03-10-2015
- 5. Geography • Area: 3,702sq. 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. 03-10-2015
- 6. * *Hot & Humidclimate. *Hottest month – May. *Heavy monsoon – June to September. *Short Winter season – December to February. 03-10-2015
- 7. Economy • India’s richeststates 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. 03-10-2015
- 8. Air: Dabolim isthe only airport in Goa. International Airport. Rail: 2 Rail lines- South Western Railway Konkan Railway. 03-10-2015
- 9. Road 0 Largely consistof 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. 03-10-2015
- 10. • Combination ofIndian, Islamic & Portuguese styles. 03-10-2015
- 11. Demographics A nativeof 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% 03-10-2015
- 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. 03-10-2015
- 14. O 30th May1987- 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. 03-10-2015
- 15. CULTURE Dance: Dekhni, Fugdi,Mando etc Music: Bhajan & Kirtan, Kaatara. Pakhwaj, Ghumot, taso, Dhol, Tabla etc. 03-10-2015
- 16. Festivals 0 Shigmo 0 Carnival 0Zatara (fairs) 0 Zagor 0 Ganesh Chaturthi 0 Diwali (Narkasur) 03-10-2015
- 17. • Rice withfish curry. • Cuisine: rich variety of fish dishes. • Coconut & its oil widely used. • Hindu cuisine & Catholic cuisine. 03-10-2015
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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 03-10-2015
- 21. Temples Mangueshi Mardol Fatropa Nageshi Shatadurga temple Ramnath Tambdi Surla Chandreshwar Bhutnath 03-10-2015
- 22. Basilica church Se Cathedral Marry Immaculate Conception 3 kings Churches
- 23. MUSEUMS Goa StateMuseum Naval Aviation Museum Goa Science Centre National Institute of Oceanography Big Foot 03-10-2015
- 24. GK • Animal: Gaur •Bird: Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul. • Game: Football • Crop: Rice 03-10-2015
- 25. Conclusion • Best touristPlace. • Natural Springs, dams, Spice Plantation, industries, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Islands. • Don’t drink drive. • Help us to keep our Goa clean & pollution free. 03-10-2015
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