Capital city	Panaji (Panjim)
Population	13.48 Lakhs (Census of 2001)
Total literacy	75.51 %
Male	83.6 %
Female	67.1 %
Language	Konkani, Marathi, English & Portuguese
Climate	Equable, generally humid with alternate wet and dry seasons.
Temperature	Between 20°C and 34°C. Relative humidity generally at 60%
Crops	Rice, Cashew, Coconut, Arecanut, Rubber, Oil Palm, Bamboo, Mangoes & Pineapples
Minerals	Iron, Manganese, Bauxite, Asbestos, Feldspar, Graphite, Quartz, Talc, Silica Sand, Limestone & Laterite Stone.
Rivers	Tiracol / Araundem (23kms), Chapora / Colvale (29kms), Baga (2Kms),Sinquerim, Mandovi (34Kms), Zuari (77kms), Sal (24Kms), Talpona (11Kms)

Goa a tiny state famous for sun, sand and surf, nestles between Maharashtra & Karnataka and is almost equidistant from Mumbai to the North and Bangalore to the South. Endowed with a beautiful sandy coastline to the west and abundant flora and fauna of the western Ghats to the east, this lovely land is a piece of heaven on earth.

Variously described as “Pearl of the Orient”, “Emerald Land”, “Tourist Paradise”, this state of Goa is located on the Western coast of India and forms a part of the Konkan, which as legend has it, has been reclaimed from the sea by Lord Parashurama.
Goa has been for administrative purpose, divided into North & South district with their respective headquarter at Panaji and Margao. Panaji is the state Capital and a centre for all cultural and social activities whereas Margao is the Commercial heart of Goa.

Apart from the beautiful beaches and luxuriant vegetation, Goa has a unique blend of magnificent Churches and Temples. The old colonial mansions bring back the memories of Goa's history as a colony of Portugal.

A multicultural, multi-racial ethnic pot-pourri, Goa displays a singular harmony of various religious communities which have co-existed over the generations in peace & fraternity. Goa is also one of the most developed state in India with a very high literacy rate and an industry friendly infrastructure.

Goa is a favourite tourist destination for the traveler from India and abroad. Its vibrant mix of ethninc culture with a distinct European zest which is reflected in the delectable cuisine, makes Goa a “must visit” for the tourist as well as the businessmen who likes to combine business with pleasure.