GOA

 GOA

Goa was formed on 30th May 1987. The capital of Goa is Panaji. The chief languages spoken by people are Marathi and Konkani. The main towns of Goa are Panaji, Margaret, Vasco, Ma- pusa and Ponda. The wildlife sanctuaries are Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, the Bondla wildlife sanctuary, Molem National Park etc. The main beaches are Bogmalo(water sports), Varca, Candolim, Baga, Anjuna, Morjim,Candolim etc. The main waterfalls are Aravelam adjacent to Rudreshwara temple and rock cut caves, the Dudsagar waterfalls downward to it is Devil’s canyon suitable for trekkers and hikers. Tiracol is fort built by Marathas in 1745. Aguada fort built by Portuguese 1609 – 1612. Now used as central prison.Paddy is the main agriculture grown here.Ragi, cashew, coconut are also grown in Goa. Fishing is also main occupation of people. Main sweets of Goa are Bebinca, Dodol,Sanna and delicacies include Bangra, pork vindaloo, sorpotel, chourisso. Other attractions are the Secretariat building, Church of St. Francis of Assisi,Church of St. Austin,Church of St. Monica, Basilica of Bom Jesus,Goa state museum,Colma,Palolem etc.