Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is surrounded by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western coast. Panaji is the state’s capital, while Vasco da Gama is its largest city. The historic city of Margao in Goa still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese, who first voyaged to the subcontinent in the early 16th century as merchants, and conquered it soon thereafter, whereupon Goa became an overseas territory of the Portuguese Empire, part of what was then known as Portuguese India, and remained as such for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. Goa’s official language, which is spoken by a majority of its inhabitants, is Konkani.
| Capital | Panaji |
| Area | 3,702 km2 |
| Language | Konkani |
| Number of Districts | 2 |
| State Flower | Red jasmine |
| State Fish | Grey mullet |
| State Animal | Gaur |
| State Bird | Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul |
| State Game | – |
| State Tree | Asan-Coconut Palm |
| State Dance | Goff, Talgadi,Tonya Mel, Mando, Kunbi dance, Suvar, Dasarawadan,Virabhadra |
| First in State Chief Minister | Pratapsingh Rane-30 May 1987-9-January 1990 |
| First Governor | Maj Gen K. P. Candeth (Military Governor)-19 December 1961 -6 June 1962 |
| Name of the Constitution | Government of Goa |
| Assembly constituency | 40 |
| Parliamentary constituency | 2 |
Festival Name:
| S.No | Festival name |
| 1. | Bonderam Festival |
| 2. | Christmas |
| 3. | Goa Carnival |
| 4. | Grape Festival |
| 5. | Sunburn Music Festival |
Nick Name of District:
| S.No | Nick Name of District |
| 1. | Pearl of the Orient |
Airports:
| Airports | City |
| Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) | Dabolim |
Thermal Power Plants:
| Thermal Power Plants | Location |
| Reliance Energy Limited | Sancoale |
Hydro Power Plants:
| Hydro Power Plants | Location |
| Enervoxa | Panaji |
National Parks:
| National Parks | Nearest City |
| Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park | Mollem |
Forests Name:
| Forests Name | Nearest City |
| Goa Forest Department | Panaji |
| Nagesh Love Forest | Chandor |
Wild Life Sanctuary:
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| The Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary | Sanguem |
| The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary | Canacona |
| The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary | Mollem |
| The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary | Valpoi |
| The Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary | Sanguem |
| The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | Chorao |
Stadium Name:
| Stadium Name | Location |
| Jawarharlal Nehru Stadium (Fatorda Stadium) | Margao |
| Tilak Maidan Stadium | Vasco da Gama |
Fort Name:
| S.No | Fort Name |
| 1. | Chapora Fort |
| 2. | Cabo de Rama |
| 3. | Reis Magos Fort |
| 4. | Sinquerim Fort |
| 5. | Fort Aguada |
Monuments:
| S.No | Monuments |
| 1. | Bom Jesus Basilica |
| 2. | Se Cathedral |
| 3. | Church of Our Lady of Miracles |
| 4. | Mormugao Port |
| 5. | Baga Beach |
| 6. | Calangute Beach |
River Name:
| S.No | River Name |
| 1. | Mandovi River |
| 2. | Zuari River |
| 3. | Terekhol River |
Dam Name:
| Dam Name | Location |
| Salaulim Dam- | Sanguem |
| Anjunam Dam | Satari |
Lake Name:
| S.No | Lake Name |
| 1. | Mayem Lake |
| 2. | Carambolim Lake |
Temple Name:
| S.No | Temple Name |
| 1. | Mahadev Temple |
| 2. | Mahalaxmi Temple |
| 3. | Shree Nagesh Maharudra Temple |
| 4. | Rudreshwar Temple |
Dress Code:
| Dress Code | |
| Women | Pano Bhaju,sari(‘Nav-Vari),dresses/gowns |
| Men | Bamboo Dress, Shirts, Half Pants, Kashti, Kunbi Pallo |
