Goa Fact File - About Goa - Go Goa

Goa Fact File - About Goa
Goa is located on the west coast of India, in the region known as the Konkan, near the state of Maharashtra, The Arabian Sea makes up the state’s west coast. Panaji is the state’s capital, and Vasco its largest town.

Total Area: 3660 sq km

Population: 2 million

Capital: Panaji

Language Spoken: konkani, marathi, english and portuguese

Religion: hindu, muslim and christian

Climate : Moderate, humid with alternate seasons

Temprature : between 22°c and 36°c

Rainfall : Annual 400 cms, monsoons (june to september)

Rivers : Tiracol (23kms), Chapora (29kms), Baga (2kms), Mandovi (34kms), Zuari (77kms), Sal (24kms)

Lakes : Mayem, Santa Cruz, Curchorem, Cacora, Carambolim, Chimbel, Curtorim, Benaulim

Sanctuaries : Bondla, Cotigao And Molem (Wildlife), Chorao (Bird).

Crops : Rice, Cashew, Coconut, Areca, Rubber, Oil Palm, Bamboo, Mangoes And Pineapples.

Minerals : Iron, Manganese, Bauxite, Asbestos, Feldspar, Graphite, Quartz, Talc, Silica Sand, Limestone & Laterite Stone.

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