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02/05/2023
GOA
Atul Gurav
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
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.
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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
of Management.
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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