Goa which was liberated on 19th December, 1961 alongwhh Daman and Diu from 451 years Portuguese Colonial Rule, became the 25th State of the Indian Union when it was conferred Statehood on 30th May, 1987.

The State of Goa has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Besides, Goa has three elected representatives in the Central Parliament. The Governor is the Head of the State and is advised by a Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister. Panaji, a small picturesque town on the left bank of river Mandovi, is the seat of the State Administration.

Ensconced on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges) Goa is bounded on the North by Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, on the South by Karwar district of Kamataka and on the West by Arabian Sea.

Goa : Places of Interest
Mapusa | Margo | Marmugao Harbour | Panaji | Pilar | Vasco-Da-Gama


Goa Beaches
Calangute | Colva Beach | Dona Paula | Miramar | Anjuna | Vagator | Arambol Beach | Palolem


Places of Worship in Goa
Churches | Temples | Mosques


Goa : Wildlife
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | Bondla Forest | Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary | Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary


Goa : Fairs & Festivals
Hindu | Carnival | Christian | Muslim | Other Festival


Goa : Museums & Art Gallery