Goa

Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 16th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda.

Land area: 3,702 km²

Population: 1.817 million (2012)

Bird: Yellow-throated bulbul

Capitals: Panaji (Executive Branch), Porvorim (Legislature), Mumbai (Judiciary)

Colleges and Universities: Birla Institute of Technology& Science, Pilani - Goa,