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Goa is India‘s smallest state.
It is located on India's southern coast.
The state of Goa has a total size of 3,702 square kilometers (1,429 square miles).
As of 2021, it had a population of 1.6 million people, making it India's fourth-smallest state by population.
The capital of Goa is Panaji. It is located in the Tiswadi sub-district on the shores of the Mandovi River estuary. Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, with a population of 1 lakh 20,000 in the metropolitan region.
The 105-kilometer coastline of mainland Goa is characterized by sandy beaches, estuaries, and promontories.
Low, forested plateaus blend with the Western Ghats' wooded slopes in the interior, which climb to over 1,220 metres on the state's eastern border.
The Mandavi and the Zuvari are the two major rivers, with the island of Goa lying between their mouths (Ilhas). The island is triangular in shape, with the apex (known as the cape) being a rocky headland that divides Goa's harbour into two anchorages. Although Goa's history extends back to prehistoric times, the current state of Goa was only created in 1987. Despite being India's smallest state in terms of land, Goa has a vast and varied history. It has many parallels to Indian history, particularly in terms of colonial influences and a multi-cultural aesthetic.
The Usgalimal rock engravings, which date from the upper palaeolithic or mesolithic periods, show some of India's oldest signs of human settlement. During the Iron Age, the Mauryan and Satavahana Empires ruled over modern-day Goa.
Goa was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, and Bijapur Sultanate during the medieval period.
In 1510, the Portuguese invaded Goa and defeated the Sultanate of Bijapur. The Portuguese occupation lasted approximately 450 years and had a significant impact on Goan culture, food, and architecture.
Goa History and Places of interest to see, INDIA
Goa History and Places of interest to see | Trending Places to see in 2022
Goa is India‘s smallest state.
It is located on India's southern coast.
The state of Goa has a total size of 3,702 square kilometers (1,429 square miles).
As of 2021, it had a population of 1.6 million people, making it India's fourth-smallest state by population.
The capital of Goa is Panaji. It is located in the Tiswadi sub-district on the shores of the Mandovi River estuary. Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, with a population of 1 lakh 20,000 in the metropolitan region.
The 105-kilometer coastline of mainland Goa is characterized by sandy beaches, estuaries, and promontories.
Low, forested plateaus blend with the Western Ghats' wooded slopes in the interior, which climb to over 1,220 metres on the state's eastern border.
The Mandavi and the Zuvari are the two major rivers, with the island of Goa lying between their mouths (Ilhas). The island is triangular in shape, with the apex (known as the cape) being a rocky headland that divides Goa's harbour into two anchorages. Although Goa's history extends back to prehistoric times, the current state of Goa was only created in 1987. Despite being India's smallest state in terms of land, Goa has a vast and varied history. It has many parallels to Indian history, particularly in terms of colonial influences and a multi-cultural aesthetic.
The Usgalimal rock engravings, which date from the upper palaeolithic or mesolithic periods, show some of India's oldest signs of human settlement. During the Iron Age, the Mauryan and Satavahana Empires ruled over modern-day Goa.
Goa was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, and Bijapur Sultanate during the medieval period.
In 1510, the Portuguese invaded Goa and defeated the Sultanate of Bijapur. The Portuguese occupation lasted approximately 450 years and had a significant impact on Goan culture, food, and architecture.
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00:00Welcome to Trending Places.
00:04Today we will take you through history of Goa and today's places of interest to visit.
00:10Goa is India's smallest state.
00:14It is located on India's southern coast.
00:19The state of Goa has a total size of 3,702 km2, 1,429 sq mi.
00:27As of 2021, it had a population of 1.6 million people, making it India's fourth smallest state by population.
00:40The capital of Goa is Panji.
00:44It is located in the Tiswari sub-district on the shores of the Mandovi River estuary.
00:49Panji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, with a population of 1,20,000 in the metropolitan region.
01:01The 105 km coastline of mainland Goa is characterized by sandy beaches, estuaries, and promontories.
01:10Low, forested plateaus blend with the western Ghats wooded slopes in the interior, which climb to over 1,220 m on the state's eastern border.
01:23The Mandovi and the Tiswari are the two major rivers, with the island of Goa lying between their mouths, Ilhas.
01:31The island is triangular in shape, with the apex known as the Cape being a rocky headland that divides Goa's harbour into two anchorages.
01:42Although Goa's history extends back to prehistoric times, the current state of Goa was only created in 1987.
01:52Despite being India's smallest state in terms of land, Goa has a vast and varied history.
02:00It has many parallels to Indian history, particularly in terms of colonial influences and a multicultural aesthetic.
02:10The Uslima rock engravings, which date from the Upper Paleolithic or Mesolithic periods, show some of India's oldest signs of human settlement.
02:21During the Iron Age, the Mauryan and Satavahana Empire ruled over modern-day Goa.
02:28Goa was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty, Vijaynagar Empire, Bamani Sultanate, and Bijapur Sultanate during the medieval period.
02:39In 1510, the Portuguese invaded Goa and defeated the Sultanate of Bijapur.
02:45The Portuguese occupation lasted approximately 450 years and had a significant impact on Goan culture, food, and architecture.
02:59After a 36-hour fight, the Indian army invaded and captured Goa in 1961.
03:07Goa was granted statehood in 1987.
03:15Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year because of its white sand beaches, active nightlife, places of worship, and World Heritage-listed architecture.
03:33Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea.
03:39Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area's tropical spice plantations.
03:52Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palalam to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda.
04:02Goa has long provided a haven for those in search of the sun, sand and sea.
04:10Boasting 105 kilometers of stunning coastline and an endless list of idyllic beach settings, there's no surprise so many people flock to Goa for their beach holidays.
04:22The laid-back and picturesque state is all about relaxation, and in fact, the only stress you're likely to encounter is in choosing which beach to visit during your holiday in Goa.
04:35The famous beaches in Goa are Mohin, Baga, Kandalim or Kalongbute, Sinkyurim, Arosim, Majorda, Benolim or Varka, Moba, Kola, or Palalam.
04:51Goa not only attracts the visitors for its fun-loving atmosphere, but it is also thronged by visitors who are interested to know its history and love to explore its rich heritage.
05:16The popular churches of Goa are must-visit sites for every tourist.
05:23Some tourists visit such religious places for spirituality while others just love to explore such sites.
05:31Well, whatever the reason is, you must visit top 5 churches in Goa while spending your vacation in this party land.
05:40Top 5 Churches You Cannot Miss Basilica of Bom Jesus
05:47Say Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Church of Saint Kajetan or Mededeus Church.
05:54The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic basilica in Goa that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goa's churches and convents.
06:05The basilica houses the mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier and is located in Old Goa, the historic capital of Portuguese India.
06:16In Portuguese colonized areas, the Eke Homo is known as Bom Jesus literally, Good or Holy Jesus.
06:26The Jesuit Church is India's first minor basilica and is regarded as one of the country's outstanding specimens of Baroque and Portuguese colonial architecture.
06:38It is one of the world's seven wonders of Portuguese origin.
06:56Doh Sagar Falls
06:59Doh Sagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall in the Indian state of Goa, located on the Mandovi River.
07:09With a height of 310 meters and an average width of 30 meters, it is one of India's tallest waterfalls.
07:26Chapura Fort
07:29Chapura Fort, located in Badez, Goa, rises high above the Chapura River.
07:36The site was the location of a fort built by Muslim ruler Adil Shah called Chapura, whose name the Portuguese altered to Chapura.
07:46The Chapura Fort has been held by many rulers over the last few centuries.
07:52It was established by Muhammad Adil Shah who ruled the Bijapur dynasty between 1627 and 1656.
08:03He erected the fort here to prevent attacks by the Hindu raiders.
08:09The town was called Chapura or Town of the Shahs, after Adil Shah at the time.
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