GOA
- Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea.
- Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations.
- Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda.
| Formation of state | 30 May 1987 |
|---|---|
| Capital | Panaji (Panjim) |
| Largest city | Vasco da Gama |
| Districts | 2 |
Government | |
| Body | Government of Goa |
| Governor | P.S. Sreedharan Pillai |
| Chief Minister | Pramod Sawant (BJP) |
| Legislature | Unicameral (40 seats) |
| Parliamentary constituency | Rajya Sabha 1 Lok Sabha 2 |
| High Court | Bombay High Court, Goa Bench |
Nicknames
List of Nicknames of Indian Cities - Complete List !!
- Pearl of the Orient in India
- Tourist Paradise
State Symbols
List of Symbols of States of India !!
| State animal - | Gaur (Bos gaurus) |
| State bird - | Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul(Pycnonotus gularis) |
| State flower - | Not designated |
| State tree - | Matti (Terminalia elliptica) |
NATIONAL PARKS
National Parks in India by State – A Complete List !!
- Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Wildlife Sanctuaries in India- State wise !!
- Bondla WLS
- Chorao Island (Dr.Salim Ali ) WLS (Bird)
- Cotigaon WLS
- Netravali WLS
Bird sanctuary
List of Bird Sanctuaries in India-Full Details
- Salim Ali BS
Airports
List of Indian Airports (Statewise)▶(Domestic & International▶Full Details & Tricks
- Dabolim Airport or Goa Airport
Stadiums
Study Notes On Sports, Players, Venues, Terminology, Stadiums, Trophies Etc !!
- Fatorda Stadium
- Duler Stadium
- Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Festivals
List Of Most Important Festivals Of India🇮🇳 Updated !! [Quizzes+PDFs]
- Food and Cultural Festival of Goa
- The Goa Carnival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sao Joao Festival
- Shigmotsav
Dams
List Of Most Important Festivals Of India🇮🇳 Updated !! [Quizzes+PDFs]
- Salaulim Dam,Sanguem Irrigation
- Anjunam Dam,Mandovi,Satari
Sea ports
List of Important Sea Ports in India for SSC, Railways Etc.
- Mormugao Port Trust
- Vasco da Gama, Goa (Western Coast)
Language - Konkani
National Boundary
Dances
Folk Dance Forms of Indian States !!
- Talgadi
- Goff
- Tonya Mel
- Mando
- Kunbi dance
- Suvari
- Dasarawadan
- Virabhadra
- Hanpeth,
- Gauda jagar
- Ranmale
- Fugadi
- Ghode Modni
- Lamp Dance
- Musal Dance
- Romat or Mell
- Morullem
- Bhandap
- Dhangar Dance
- Dekhni
- Dhalo
The Rivers of Goa
List of Indian Cities on Rivers & Their Lengths, Origins, End and Tributaries
- 1. Mandovi
- 2. Zuari River
- 3. Terekhol River
- 4. Colval River
- 5. Sal River
- 6. Talpan River
- 7. Galjibag River
- 8. Saleri River
- 9. Mandre River
- 10. Harmal River
Lakes in Goa
Important lakes in India {Updated* +Quizzes} !!
1. Mayem Lake
2. Netravali Bubbling Lake
3. Arambol Sweet Water Lake
4. Carambolim Lake
5. Ambulor Lake
6. Curtorim Lake
7. Sarzora Lake
8. Batim Lake
9. Bondava Lake
10. Mala Lake
11. Raitollem Lake
12. Vaddem Lake
Peaks
List of Highest Mountain Peaks/Hills/Passes [State-wise- Full Detail]-Updated
- Vagheri Zormen, Goa
Famous Personalities of Goa
Musicians:
- The nightingale of India – Lata Mangeshkar and her sister Asha Bhosale.
- Goa pop star and Bollywood playback singer – Remo Fernandes.
- Popular Indian classical singer – Kishori Amonkar
- The eminent Musician and violinist of 1950s – Anthony Gonsalves
Sports:
- International tennis player – Leander Paes
- Indian footballer and Arjuna awardee – Bruno Coutinho.
- Cricketer – Dilip Sardesai.
Politics:
- Prominent politician and former central minister – Eduardo Faleiro.
- Freedom-fighter as well as former mayor of Bombay – Dr Simon C. Fernandes.
- Member in the first Cabinet of Tony Blair – Keith Vaz.
- an Indian politician and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party who served as Chief Minister of Goa from 14 March 2017 until his death - Manohar Parrikar
Science:
- The writer of the first major book on Indian drugs and remedies – Garcia de Orta.
- Nuclear scientist and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission – Anil Kakodkar.
- Head of the prestigious Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Raghunath Mashelkar.
GI Tags
GI Tag (Geographical Indication) products 2019-2020 !!
- Feni
- Pending GI: Azulejos Painting
2011 Census
Census 2011 : Important Notes On Census 2011 !!
- As per details from Census 2011, GOA has population of 14.59 Lakhs
- Sex Ratio - 973
- Child Sex Ratio - 942
- Literacy - 88.70 %
Top beaches of Goa
List of Famous Beaches in India !!
- North Goa – Calangute, Candolim, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Arambol, Ashwem
- Down South – Colva, Palolem, Agonda, Mobor, Arossim, Cola
Famous places in goa
- Calangute Beach
- Fort Aguada
- Tito's Street
- Baga Beach
- Anjuna Beach
- Dudhsagar Waterfalls
- Club Cubana
- The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
- Dona Paula Beach
- Chapora Fort
- Grand Island
- Bom Jesus Basilica
- Casino Cruise
- Mambos
- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Facts About Goa You Probably Didn’t Know
The Smallest State
- Yes, Goa is the smallest State in India (in terms of area) with a National Highway road span of only 75 miles from North to South and around 50 miles from East to West.
Asia’s Only Naval Aviation Museum is at Goa
- Goa’s Naval Aviation Museum is one of a kind and Asia’s first and only one.
- There are only about six other such museums in the world.
- This museum in Goa displays India’s naval aviation history. For instance, the giant reconnaissance ship called Lockheed Super Constellation is displayed. India’s first naval aircraft can be seen at the museum.
The First Medical School Was Setup in the State
- Being a melting pot of different cultures and nationalities, Goa has a distinct way of life.
- The Goa Medical College was India’s first medical school setup to educate prospective doctors and also to impart treatments.
- This is definitely one of the facts about Goa you didn't know. It was built in the 18th century when the state was still under Portuguese rule.
A Portuguese Settlement!
- Goa was ruled by Portuguese for more than 4 centuries, until 1961, when Indian Government began military operations resulting in the takeover of Goa.
Asia’s First Printing Press!
- The first printing press of Asia was installed at St. Paul’s College in Goa in 1956.
The Non-Decomposing Body St. Francis Xavier
- In the year 1542, the Portuguese ruled Goa. It was during this time that St. Francis Xavier began his work of spreading the gospel.
- He was instrumental in helping many people turn to his faith and in 1552; he planned to introduce Christianity in China.
- He was part of an embassy that left to China. But the embassy members didn’t last the trip.
- The saint continued on his journey and finally landed at Macau. He died in Macau and his body was brought to Goa in 1553. Enshrined in a glass casing, his non-decomposed body is in the world-famous Basilica of Bom Jesus church.
Goa Remembers Its History
- The Kadambas ruled this region for more than three hundred years.
- During their reign over this state starting from the 11th century, a distinct political culture evolved.
- This period was stable and people began to experience prosperity. So the first Golden Age for the people of Goa was during this period.
Two Wheeler Taxi
- Goa is one of the few places in India where you can hire a two wheeler taxi.
- Commonly known as “Pilots.” It’s basically a motorcycle, and the driver will charge you and drop you to your destination.
Land of high “Spirits”
- Goa has an outstanding number of bars in India.
- There are more than 7000 licensed bars in Goa to serve alcohols. Now, guess about the number of unlicensed bars!
Floating Casino
- Located in the coastal waters of Panaji in Goa, “Caravela” is Asia’s only floating casino.
The Forest Density Cover of Goa is Over 30%
- For those who have not visited Goa, they think this region is only about beaches. But this state has a forest cover in excess of 30%. The forests teem with exotic wildlife and birdlife. An abounding ecosystem characteristic of the Western Ghats can be found here.
- The equatorial forest cover gives rises to thousands of plant species. Supplementing this vibrant ecosystem is more than 275 species of birds.
- There are more than 40 types of animals and reptiles in these forests too.
Home of Olive Ridley turtles
- Goa is the second State in India after Orissa where world famous olive ridley turtles flock the Morjim to lay their eggs.
Portuguese Passport
- Goan people can also apply and avail a Portuguese passport along with the Indian one.
Richest Indian State
- Goa is the richest state in India having a GDP per capita of two-and-a-half times that of the National Average in India.
Goans don’t really drink as much as you think
- Yes, Goans may drink more than your average Indian. But it’s not to the point where you can simply assume that everyone here does it.
- Another fun fact is that Goans do not produce Feni in their backyards!
- Unsurprisingly, Goa also has one of the lowest obesity rates in the country. Turns out that most of us don’t even really like the taste of beer.
Civil
- Goa is a bit unique as compared to other states as there is a uniform civil code that operates in the state and has replaced the personal law which takes into account the customs of each religious community.
Transport
- Goa has many interesting ways of transport. Though Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) is a state-owned enterprise that plies buses across major towns, connecting Panjim, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa and Ponda.
- The KTC shuttle service is quite popular as it is a non-stop venture.
Tiatr
- The Tiatr which is a type of musical theatre is very popular in Goa. It is over a century old art form of Goa which includes a stage performance of song and drama in Konkani language.
- It has been derived from the Portuguese word Teatro, which essentially means Theatre.
Headphone party
- Not a fan of loud parties? The world famous, unique Headphone parties can be seen in the Palolem beach of Goa.
- Grab the headphones and sway to the music which you alone can hear.
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