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A native of Goa is called a Goan. Goa has a population of 1.459 million residents as of 2011, [50] making it the fourth least populated state of India after Sikkim, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Population density of Goa is 394 per km 2 which is higher than national average 382 per km 2. Goa is the state with highest proportion of urban ...
Goa Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Goa, lit. 'Island of Goa'), locally known as Watólofu , also known as Saint George Island ( Portuguese : Ilha São Jorge ), is a small archetypal desert island, with a flat rocky brown coral reef outcrop with dense borderline vegetation, white sand beach and a lighthouse.
The history of Goa dates back to prehistoric times, though the present-day state of Goa was only established as recently as 1987. [1] In spite of being India's smallest state by area, Goa's rich history is both long and diverse.
The island was often visited by Christian missionaries, either by their own means or as ambassadors of the Portuguese governor at Goa. [3] In 1542 for example, the Jesuit Francis Xavier called on the island while on his way to India and he wrote about the land and the traditions of its inhabitants. [3]
Mamia's Island (მამიას კუნძული), a rare breeding ground of velvet scoter ducks. Site of a 2023 documentary film. Site of a 2023 documentary film. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Clock Tower at Vasco da Gama, Goa. In 2015, after a campaign by the Goa Heritage Action Group and the History Lovers Group, the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) decided to renovate the clock tower of the municipal market in the heart of the city. Built in 1921, the complex is an example of Art Deco style of architecture.
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech is a 130-year rivalry that has well-earned the moniker "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate," one of the best in college football.
Diogo Rodrigues set up his base in Goa, learnt the local language, was commander of the construction for the fort of Goa [4] and governor of the island of Salsette (later part of Bombay, present Mumbai) (called as ilha de Salcete do Norte at that time) as it was leased to him from 25 October 1535 to 1548 [4] [5] after the Treaty of Bassein between the Portuguese viceroy Dom Nuno da Cunha and ...