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GOA

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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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Origin

• In ancient Literature, Goa was known by many names such as:

• Gomant• Gomanchala• Gopakapattam• Govapuri• Gomantak

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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.Goa carnival 2016 visit: http://www.theholidayindia.com/blog/goa-carnival-2016/



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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 rich in minerals.




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*Climate

*Hot & Humid climate.*Hottest month – May.*Heavy monsoon – June to September.*Short Winter season – December to

February.




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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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TRANSPORT Air:Dabolim is the only airport in Goa.International Airport. Rail:2 Rail lines-South Western RailwayKonkan Railway.




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Road0 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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Architecture

• Combination of Indian, Islamic & Portuguese styles.




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DemographicsA 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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Education

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

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SPOR

TS

Football is most popular gameSalgaonkar Sports

ClubDempo Sports ClubChurchill BrothersVasco Sports clubSporting Club de Goa.




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PoliticsO 30th May 1987- Statehood.O Parliament: 2 Lok sabha & 1 Rajya

sabha seatO Legislative Assembly: 40 seats.O Governor: B. V. Wanchoo.O CM: Sri. Manoher Parrikar.




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CULTURE Dance:Dekhni, Fugdi, Mando etc Music:Bhajan & Kirtan, Kaatara.Pakhwaj, Ghumot, taso, Dhol, Tabla etc.




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Festivals0 Shigmo0 Carnival0 Zatara (fairs)0 Zagor0 Ganesh Chaturthi0 Diwali (Narkasur)




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Food

• Rice with fish curry.• Cuisine: rich variety of fish

dishes.• Coconut & its oil widely used.• Hindu cuisine & Catholic

cuisine.




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Dishes Khatkhate Xacuti




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Tourist Attraction

Beaches Temples Churches Dhudsagar

Fall Museums Dams




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Beaches

Calungute Baga Morjim Colva Arombol

Bogmalo Palolelim Benaulim Vagator Miramar Majorda




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Temples

Mangueshi Mardol Fatropa Nageshi Shatadurga temple Ramnath Tambdi Surla Chandreshwar

Bhutnath




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Basilica church Se Cathedral Marry Immaculate

Conception 3 kings

Churches




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MUSEUMS Goa State Museum Naval Aviation Museum Goa Science Centre National Institute of

Oceanography Big Foot




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GK

• Animal: Gaur• Bird: Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul.• Game: Football• Crop: Rice




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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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Thank You




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