- Capital- Panaji
- Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)- 968
- Geographical area (sq km) 3,702
- Literacy rate (%) - 87.40%
- Administrative districts (No) - 02
- Total population- 1.46 million
2. Goa accounts for around 12 per cent of total medicines produced in India.
3. Goa is one of the fastest growing states in the country having 2nd highest per capita NSDP in country.
4. Goa is traditionally known as tourist paradise for its natural scenery, unique beaches and cultural diversity.
5. Goa is the second state in India to achieve a 100 per cent automatic telephone system with a solid network of telephone exchanges.
6. According to 2011 census (prov), Goa has 4th highest literacy rate in the country at 87.4 per cent, against the national average of 74.0 per cent.
