Important Points about Goa
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You don’t need an introduction on how important the General Awareness section is in the exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. For State Government Exams too, it becomes very important that you know your state pretty well. Hence we have launched our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’. It will surely help you major important facts about the states of India. This article provides you all the relevant information about Goa at one go.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Goa. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.
Important Points about Goa
Goa is located on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, the state is separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the north, Karnataka in the south, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the West.
| Goa | |
| Capital&Cities | – Panaji (Panjim)– Vasco da Gama – Margao – Mapusa – Ponda |
| Districts | 2 |
| Formed on | 30 May 1987 – 19 December 1961 Indian Army’s Operation Vijay caused annexation of Goa into Indian union as Union Territory |
| Official Language | Konkani |
| High Court | Bombay High Court Bench in Panaji |
| Known as/for | – The pearl of the East – Pearl of the Orient – Smallest state of India – Richest state (GSDP per Capita) – Governor of Goa administers the UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. |
| Physical Characteristics | 4 divisions: – Eastern Hill region – Central Valley Lands – Flood Plains of coastal plains and rolling uplands – Coastal Plains |
| Natural Vegetation | Semi-evergreen & Evergreen forest & Moist Mixed Deciduous forests |
| Major Rivers | – Zuarifrom Hemad-Barshem to Arabian Sea – Mandovi From Bhimgad to Arabian Sea – Mandovi joins with Zuari at Cabo Aguada at Mormugao harbor |
| Major Regional Festivals | – Bonderam – Goa Carnival – Shigmo – Saptah |
| Major Art Forms | – Dekhni – Dhalo – Dhulpod – Kunbi – Fugdi |
| Industry | – Fertilizer – Chemicals – Pharmaceuticals – Iron products – Processed sugar |
| Minerals | – Iron ore – Manganese – Bauxite |
| Agriculture | Rice, Mangoes, Coconuts, Pulses, Legumes, Cashews, Betel, Sugarcane |
| Geographical Indications | Fenni |
| State Animal | Gaur |
| State Bird | Flame-throated Bulbul |
| State Flower | Not Declared |
| State Tree | Indian Laurel |
| World Heritage Sites | Churches – Cathedral, Church & Convent of St. Francis D’Assisi Chapel of St. Catherine Basilica of Bom Jesus Church of Lady of Rosary Church of St. Augustine. |
| Ramsar Sites | – |
| Biodiversity Hotspots | Western Ghats |
| Bird Sanctuaries | Salim Ali BS |
| National Parks | Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) NP |
| Biosphere Reserve | – |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | – Bondla WLS – Chorao Island (Dr.Salim Ali) WLS – Cotigaon WLS – Madei WLS – Netravali WLS |
| Tiger Reserve | – |
| Elephant Reserve | – |
| Marine Protected Area | Chorao Island |
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