On Goa’s foundation day (May 30), the Prime Minister greeted the people of the state.
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Geographical Location of Goa:
Goa is located on the south-west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan and is geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats.
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Official Language: Its official language is Konkani which is one of the 22 languages included in the Eighth Schedule.
Boundaries : The Hindu Analysis
It is surrounded by Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka in the east and south and the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.
History : The Hindu Analysis
India requested the Portuguese to return their territory on August 15, 1947, with the attainment of independence, but the Portuguese refused to do so.
After the failure of diplomatic efforts, it was liberated from the Portuguese on December 19, 1961 by the Indian Navy, Air Force and Army in Goa by conducting ‘Operation Vijay’.
Goa Liberation Day is celebrated in India every year on 19th December. The Hindu Analysis
It is noteworthy that the Portuguese were the first Europeans to come to India (in the year 1498) and the last to leave this land (in the year 1961).
On May 30, 1987, this region was divided and Goa was given the status of a full state and Daman and Diu as a union territory.
Geographical feature : The Hindu Analysis
The highest point of Goa is Sonsogor.
To the north of Goa flows the Terekhol River which separates Goa from Maharashtra, other major rivers of the state include Mandvi, Zuari, Chapora, Rakhol, Galgibagh, Kumbarjua Canal, Talpona and Sal etc.
Most of the soil cover of Goa is made up of laterite.
Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks : The Hindu Analysis
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary
Molem National Park
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