Goa “The Tourist Paradise”: Facts at a Glance
Goa is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the North and by Karnataka to the East and South, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. It is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Goa is India's richest state, with a GDP per capita two and a half times that of the country as a whole. It was ranked the best placed state by the Eleventh Finance Commission for its infrastructure and ranked on top for the best quality of life in India by the National Commission on Population.
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Facts about Goa:
| 1. Area |
3702 sq.km (established on 30 May 1987) |
| Establishment |
30 may, 1987 |
| 2. Population |
1,457,723 (2011 census) |
| 3. Principal official Language |
The official language of the state is Konkani. Marathi is also allowed to be used for any or all official purposes. |
| 4. Climate |
Goa features a tropical monsoon climate. The month of May is the hottest, seeing day temperatures of over 35 °C (95 °F) coupled with high humidity. |
| 5. Capital |
Panaji |
| 6. Members of Lok Sabha |
2 (Rajya Sabha_ 1) |
| 7. Legislature |
Unicameral (40 seats) |
| 8. Airports |
Goa International Airport, is a civil enclave at INS Hansa, Subolini |
| 9. Major Cities |
Mapusa, Panaji, Vasco, Ponda and Margao. |
| 10. Festivals |
Bonderam Festival,Feast of St. Francis Xavier,Feast of Three Kings,Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa,Goa Carnival(most famous),Shigmo |
| 11. Economy Size |
US$ 9.569 billion, Goa is India's richest state with the highest GDP per capita after Delhi. Tourism industry is its backbone. |
| 12. Literacy |
88.70 % |
| 13. Districts |
2 |
| 14.Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census) |
973 per thousand male |
| 15. Principal Folk Dances |
Corredinho Dance, Dekhni Dance, Dhalo Dance, Dhangar Dance, Fugdi Dance, Ghode Modni, Goff Dance, Kunbi Dance, Lamp Dance, Mussal dance and Romal Dance. |
| 16. Beaches in Goa |
Querim Beach,Kalacha beach,Arambol beach,Mandrem beach,Ashvem beach,Morjim beach,The Chapora beach,Vagator beach,Ozran beach,Anjuna beach,Baga beach,Calangute beach |
| 17. Tourist & Historical Places |
Goa has two World Heritage Sites:
The Basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, regarded by many Catholics as the patron saint of Goa. |
| 18. State Density |
394 person/ km2 |
| 19. Boundaries with other states |
It is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. |
| 20. Religion in Goa (As per Census 2011) |
Hinduism (66.28%) Christianity (25.10%) Islam (8.33%) Sikhism (0.10%) Buddhism (0.07%) Jainism (0.07%) |