Kokani is the official language of Goa, but Marathi can also be used.
Goa is the state
The official language of Goa is Konkani. Other languages spoken in Goa include Marathi, Hindi, and English.
"Udvās bhettōsio Goa" is how you would say "Welcome to Goa" in Konkani language.
The state animal of Goa is the Gaur.
Goa with an area of 3702 sq. km is the smallest State in India. Goa was a Portuguese colony and was liberated from Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. After its independence Goa along with Daman & Diu was accorded the status of Union Territory. On May 30, 1987, the Union Territory was split, and Goa was elevated as India's 25th state, with Daman and Diu remaining Union Territories. Goa is one of the most developed states of India. Tourism is the mainstay of Goa. Panaji is the capital of Goa and Vasco is its largest town. The main language of Goa is Konkani.
There are many regions in the Konkan and Sahyadris of India that speak Konkani but the original Konkani language is spoken in Goa only and it is the local language there. Konkani is spoken in different forms with a mix-and-match of different languages in Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri, Mangalore.
Portuguese Goa State ended in 1961.
Portuguese Goa State was created in 1510.
Goa was a Portuguese enclave in India for 450 years. India annexed it by force in 1961. Its official language is now Konkani. Marathi is also officially recognized by Goa.
Goa is a state in India. Its capital is Panaji.
Panaji is the capital of the state of Goa in India.
Goa State Chess Association was created in 1977.