Goa is tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, situated between the borders of Maharastra and Karnataka. Goa was under the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years. The territory of Goa, Daman and Diu was liberated from the Portuguese rule in the harmonious relationships among the various religious committees, who have lived together for generations. Though a late entrant to the planting process, Goa has emerged as one of the most developed states in India.
Some of the salient features of Goa are:

o Goa has one of the highest per Capitan Income.
o One of the highest literacy rates, 75.51%.
o The lowest birth rate is 18 per 1000 population.
o The death rate, 7.47% per 1000 population.
o The highest road network density.
o The highest doctor-to-patient ratio.
o The lowest crime rate.
o Religion-(65%-Hinduism), (29%-Christian
(mostly Catholics), (4%-Muslims).
Goa is best known as tourist paradise, both in India and Abroad. Lavishly gifted by nature for it scenic beauty, virgin beaches girdling its 105 km long palm fringed coast, interspersed with enchanting Caves, Bays and Estuaries, Paddy fields shady Coconut trees, Cashew and Mango Groves, dotted with tiny picturesque villages, temples renowned for Worship and Pilgrims, and Monuments. And above all Friendly Hospitable people, Goa presents an ideal tourism profile.
Tourism is so prominent that the number of tourists almost equals the numbers of state population. Gos attracts almost 12% of total foreign tourists who are arriving in India. In terms of direct charters, it the state, the department of tourism has taken multi-prolonged strategy
involving both private and Government organizations.
Area: 3,702 sq. kms.
Population: 15,69,793 (1991 Census)
Climate: Summer: 24c – 32.2c
Winter: 21c – 32.2c
Rainfall:320 cm (June – September)
Clothing: Tropical clothing throughout the year.
Languages: Konkani, Marathi, English, Hindi,
Portuguese