GOA

Goa, Daman, and Diu were liberated in 1961 and officially became a part of India in 1962.

• The Portuguese made the city of Panaji, the capital of Goa in 1843.
• After independence, the Indian government requested Portuguese territories to be ceded to India. After their refusal, Goa, Daman & Diu was annexed by a military operation called “Operation Vijay” on 19 Dec 1961.
• Goa along with Daman & Diu combined was a Union territory but on 30 May 1987 Goa was carved out from this territory and made separate state. Daman & Diu continued to remain the territory.

FACTS

• Netravali Lake (also known as Budbudyanchi Tali) Continuous bubbles emerge from the lake surface, and upon clapping the intensity of the bubbles grow.
• It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30 May 1987 when it was carved out to form a separate State.
• Konkani was adopted as an official language in Oct 1993. It is written in Devnagri script.
• It is the Smallest state
• Highest Mountain-Sonsogad in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats (3,827 feet).
• Rivers-The Zuari and The Mandovi
• Goa has only one airport at Dabolim
• National Institute of Water sports-Goa
• National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research-Goa
• Goa lies on Konkan coast
• It is India’s smallest state by area and fourth smallest by population.
• Dudhsagar Falls which has a height of 310 m is one of the highest falls of India. It is on the Zuari river.
• The Marmagao harbour is virtually at the confluence of Mandovi and Zuari rivers.
• Sonsogor is the highest peak of Goa which lies on western ghats.
• Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on Chorao island of Goa. It is the most important Bird Sanctuary of India. It is named after Dr Salim who was a famous Ornithologist.
• Goa is known for its sound economy and is considered as India’s richest state in terms of GDP per capita.
• The economy of Goa is driven by mainly tourism industry.
• In terms of GDP per capita, Goa stands first among all other Indian states.
• Agricultural Resources of Goa – Rice is the main agricultural product, followed by ragi, cashew, coconut.
• Fishing also adds greatly to the economy.
• Marmugao, Dona Paula, and Panjim are the main Sea Ports of Goa.
• Goa is the only place where one can hire a two-wheeler taxi called “pilots”. These motorcycle taxis a cheap form of transport and are identified by their yellow license plates.

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