Abbreviation:	GA
Admission to Statehood:	May 30, 1987
Area (sq. km.):	3,702
Population (Nos.)	13,42,998
Density (per sq. km.):	363
Time Zone:	IST (UTC +5:30)
Language:	Konkani
Dance:
Festivals:	Chovoth, Diwali, Gokulashtami, Holi, Lairai Jatra, Nagpanchami, Gudi Padwa, Vasco Saptah
Important Cities:	Panaji, Vasco da Gama
Seats in Legislative Assembly	40
Seats in Parliament:
Seal of Goa:
Districts:	2
Governor:	S C Jamir
Chief Minister:	Pratap Singh Rane

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