Goa is India's smallest state located on the west coast. It has a long history dating back over 10,000 years and was ruled by various powers, most notably the Portuguese for over 450 years. Today, Goa has a population of over 1.8 million people who are predominantly Hindu, Christian, and Muslim. Goa is known for its beaches, churches, temples, festivals, seafood cuisine like fish curry, and feni liquor. The state's economy is driven by industries like mining, tourism, and pharmaceuticals.

2. INTRODUCTION
 There is evidence of the tectonic origins of Goa dating back to 10,000 BC.
 The history of Goa dates back to prehistoric times, though the present-day state
of Goa was only established as recently as 1987.
 In spite of being India's smallest state by area, Goa's history is both long and
diverse.
 Goa is a state within the Indian Union with a democratically elected government.
Area: 3702 sq.km. Capital: Panaji.
Commercial Capital: Margao

3. About GOA

4. INFORMATION
 International dialing code: 00 91 832  Domestic dialing code: 0 832
 Official state animal:-
Bison (Gaur)
 Official state bird:-
Ruby-throated Yellow Bulbul

5. History of goa
Goa is India's smallest state; it is located
on the west coast of India in the region
known as Konkan.
Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for 450
years till it was liberated from the
Portuguese to form a part of India on
19th December 1961.
3 rd century bc when it was the part of
the Mauryan empire.
Goa has been ruled by numerous rulers
like the Silharas, Kadamdas, Chaukyans,
kings of Deccan, kings of Vijaynagar,
Adilshah of Bijapur and last but not least
the Portuguese who were the most
successful of them all.

6. Cultures
• According to the 2019 census, in a population of 18.2 lakhs people,
• 66.1% were Hindu,
• 25.1% were Christian,
• and 8.3% were Muslim.
• Smaller minorities of about 0.1% each followed Sikhism, Buddhism, or Jainism.
• Goa has a history of communal harmony.

7. Festivals
The most popular celebrations in the Indian state of Goa are Ganesh
Chaturthi (Konkani: Chavoth),
[1] Diwali,
[2] Christmas (Konkani: Natalam),
[3] Easter (Konkani: Paskanchem Fest),
Samvatsar Padvo or Sanvsar Padvo, Shigmo,[
4] Goa Carnival, (Konkani:Intruz), Sao Jao (Feast of John the Baptist)
[5] and the biggest feast, Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Goicho Saib).
[6] Goa is also known for its New Year's celebrations.Fairs and festivals at various temples are
celebrated with great joy. The Goan Carnival is known to attract a large number of tourists.

8. Cuisine
Rice with fish curry (Xit kodi in Konkani) is the staple diet
in Goa.
[7] Goan cuisine is renowned for its rich variety of fish
dishes cooked with elaborate
recipes. Coconut and coconut oil is widely used
in Goan cooking along with chili
peppers, spices and vinegar giving the food a unique
flavour. Pork and beef dishes such
as Vindaloo,[8][9] Xacuti and Sorpotel are cooked for major
occasions among the Catholics. An exotic Goan vegetable
stew, known as Khatkhate, is a very popular dish during
the celebrations of festivals, Hindu and Christian alike.
Khatkhate contains at least five vegetables, fresh coconut,
and special Goan spices that add to the aroma. A
rich egg-based multi-layered sweet dish known
as bebinca is a favourite at Christmas. [10] Cashew feni is
made from the fermentation of the fruit of the cashew tree,
while coconut feni is made from the sap of toddy palms

9. EDUCATION
Literacy rate in Goa has seen upward trend and is 88.70 percent as per 2011
population census.
Of that, male literacy stands at 92.65 percent while female literacy is at 84.66
percent.
Goa University is the premier center of higher studies in the state and most of the
colleges are affiliated to it. One can also come across medical and engineering
colleges in Goa. There exists both private and government engineering colleges in
the state

10. Government of Goa
Mr.Pramod Sawant
 13th Chief Minister of Goa
 Sawant was born on 24 April 1973 to Pandurang and
Padmini Sawant.[

11. Governor
Mridula Sinha
 17th Governor of Goa.
 Mridula Sinha was born
on 27 November 1942 .
 Assumed office
26 August 2014 and till
now.

12. GOA
Assembly
Goa Legislative Assembly
Speaker :- Rajesh Patnekar
Deputy Speaker :- Michael Lobo
Members in Assembly :- 40
Judiciary
High Court :-Bombay High
Court
Chief Justice:- Pradeep
Nandrajog

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14. Goa is one of the fastest growing states in the country.
The Gross State Domestic Product of Goa at current
prices increased at a Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 10.65 per cent from 2011-12 to 2017-18.

15. Goa’s net state domestic product (NSDP) was Rs 641.50
billion (US$ 9.95 billion) in 2017-18.
Goa's economic growth is driven by the strong
performance of industrial sectors such as mining, tourism
and pharmaceuticals

16. Source of income
Agriculture Tourism Mining casino