Located
on the west coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan, the
beautiful city of Goa attained statehood in 1987 and it is the smallest
state in the country, after Delhi, in terms of area. Beautiful beaches,
magnificent scenic beauty, the temples, churches and old houses have
made Goa indeed a "Tourist Paradise".
Demographics
The present a population of Goa is 1.34 million (2001 census) making it
India's fourth smallest populous state after Sikkim, Mizoram and
Arunachal Pradesh. The sex ratio is 960 females to 1000 males.
Climate in Goa
Goa's climate is pleasant and normal throughout the year. The
temperature generally ranges from mean minimum of 20 degree celcius to
mean maximum of 35 degree celcius. Monsoon enters normally in the first
week of June. The State receives good rainfall mostly during June to
September period.
How to reach Goa?
- Air : Goa is well connected to major cities of
India. It has one airport, the Dabolim Airport, which is a military
airport. In addition to regular flights, the airport handles a large
number of chartered flights with an international airport besides
facilities for chartered flights.
- Waterway : Goa has a well developed internal
water transport network formed by a grid of navigable rivers.
Mormugao port is one of the best all weather natural ports in India.
- Roads : Well connected by two national highways
along the West coast, namely NH4A and NH17, besides the dense
network of roads connecting the state to other parts of the country.
- Railway : South-Central Railway and Konkan
Railway providing rail links with major cities.
Tourist Destinations in Goa
- Beaches in Goa
- Mirabai Sculpture
- Legend of Big Foot
- The Farmer's House
- Big Foot Dance Floor
- Casa da Dona Maria
- Art Gallery & Handicraft Center
- Bird Habitat u Spice Yard & Rubber Plantation etc.
- Tinto - the village market u Taverna - the country liquor shop
Education in Goa
As per 2001 census, Goa has a high literacy rate of 82.32%, with female
literacy rate at 75.51% and male 88.88%. Goa has large number of
educational facilities with Goa University as the premier centre of
learning. There are several professional colleges, including
engineering, polytechnics and ITI, management studies, law colleges and
a catering institute. Goa Medical College is among the oldest in Asia
and a highly respected institution. A leader in marine research in
India, the prestigious National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is in
Goa. High schools in Goa offer ICSE and Central Board courses.
Economy of Goa
- The per capita GDP in India is highest in Goa .
- Tourism is Goa's primary industry. It attracts tourists from all
over the world which in turn creates a flourishing tourism industry
that is a significant source of revenue and employment generation.
- Goa has a well-spread network of banking and financial
institutions. It is in an ideal position to attract investments.
- Goa has an excellent law and order situation with low crime rate.
The social and communal harmony which is important for industrial
growth is the hallmark of Goan society.
- Goa has over 6700 Small Scale Industrial units, 147 Large and
Medium Scale Industries.
- The State has developed or established 20 industrial estates,
some of which are among the best in the country.
Major Industries in Goa
- Fisheries
- Mining
- Tourism
- Handicrafts
- Electronic Industry
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- Arts and Crafts
- Brass metal ware craft
- Bamboo Craft
- Crochet & embroidery
- Iron Ore Industry
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