Statehood Day of Goa

The Statehood Day of Goa (30th May), the Prime Minister greeted the people of the state.

Key Points

About:

• • Goa is located on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western

Capital:

Official Language:

o Konkani which is one of the 22 languages from the Eight Schedule.

Borders:

• It is surrounded by Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western

History:

• As India gained independence on 15th August, 1947, it requested the Portugese to cede their However, Portuguese refused.
• In 1961, Indian Government launched Operation Vijay and annexed Daman and Diu islands and Goa with the Indian main land.
  • Goa Liberation Day is observed on 19th December every year in india. 
  • It can be noted that the Portuguese were the first Europeans to come to India (1498) and were also the last to leave this land (1961).
• On 30th May, 1987, the territory was split and Goa was Daman and Diu remained Union Territory.

Geography:

• The highest point of Goa is sonsogar. 
• Goa’s seven major rivers are the Zuari, Mandovi, Terekhol, Chapora, Galgibag, Kumbarjua canal, Talpona and the sal.
• Most of Goa’s soil cover is made up of laterites. 

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks:

• Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
• Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
• Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
• Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary
• Mollem National Park