Goa Goa Formerly a Portuguese colony Geography Economy

Goa

Goa Formerly a Portuguese colony ❏Geography ❏Economy ❏Art and Culture ❏Tourism

Neighbouring states Maharashtra in the North Karnataka in the East and South Panaji is the state capital Konkani is the official language

Geography ★ The region has mountains, plateau and plains that are parallel to Arabian Sea ★ in the middle is the forested plateau region ★ South Sahyadris is covered with dense forests ★ The Zuari, the Mandovi, the Talpona, the Sal are some of the important rivers of the state.

Economy ➔ Agriculture is the mainstay of Goa’s economy. Important industries 1. fishery is a very important industry 2. fertilizers 3. sugar processing 4. pharmaceutical and chemical Rice Coconut The state also has rich deposits of iron, manganese and bauxite Pulses Cashew

Art and Craft Coconut mask carving coasters various items of jute chandeliers of shell lamp shades lacquerware toys terracotta artifacts crochet table cover

Festivals ★ Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Chovoth (Ganesh Chaturthi), Shigmo (spring festival), Diwali, Carnival are the important festivals of the state. Food ★ Chicken xacuti, sorpotel, sushelle dodol are the popular cuisine of the state. Dances ★ kunbi, musal, and dhangar are examples of folk dances ★ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=hp. C 3 a. AI 21 Aw

Tourism Basilica of Bom Jesus Se Cathedral Chapora fort Bondla wildlife sanctuary Dudhsagar Waterfall Aguada fort Safa Masjid Dona Paula