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This is when Goa was at it's peak, mainly in economy. It was worth 22.1% of Eroupean economy, and at it's highets it was in the independense of Goa reaching 23.2%.

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All the many influences and political turmoil have had a profound effect on Goa's culture and economy. Various crafts prospered and perished according to the immediate needs of their citizens under these various rulers. The economy was mainly agrarian between the 4th and 10th centuries, when the Kambas ruled Goa.

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The social life of Goa reflected its status as the headquarters of the viceregal court, the army and navy, and the church, but ostentatious luxury had extended far beyond the upper classes before the end of the 16th century. Almost all manual labour was done by slaves, and common soldiers assumed high-sounding titles. It was customary for poor noblemen to hold in common a few silken cloaks, a silken umbrella, and a common manservant so that each could take his turn to promenade the streets, fashionably attired and with a proper escort. There were huge gambling saloons, licensed by the municipality, where determined players lodged for weeks together.

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Goa is located in India, bieng one of it's smalest states. It was firstly a part of portugal, but soon it became a part of india in 1961.

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there are some evidences origins of Goa dating back to 10,000 BC. During the medieval period, Goa was ruled by the Kadamba kingdom, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate and Bijapur Sultanate (which were mostly musilims or similar).

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Portugal defeated Bijapur, and it ruled Goa for around 450 years. And it influenced Culture, Cusine and Architeture. Being one of the greatest influence in that area.

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In 1961, India conquered Goa in a 36h war against Portugal.

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Goa was rich in minerals, but the portugues did not know. They only started minig there in the mid-20th century. Iron ore, manganese, and bauxite are among the primary products of the industry.

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Agriculture was, and still is one of Goas Greatest source of economy. with rice, fruits, coconuts, legumes, cashews, and sugar canes.

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The practice also only started when India conquered Goa. They started producing many manufactured goods: Fertilizer, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, iron products.

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The practice of service grew rapadly after the the 20th century. 21st century, tourism constituted a significant segment of Goa’s economy.

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For centuries Goa was the administrative center of a Portuguese empire that extended west to Africa and east to Malaysia, China and Japan.  This volume adds to our understanding of the arts, peoples, languages and cultures that made Goa one of the first global entrepôts situated between cultures and thus anticipating today’s global, multicultural and multilingual urban centers.

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The major art forms of the state include bamboo craft, woodcarving, brass metals, seashell craft, Papier-Mache, and wooden lacquer ware.

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cultural festivals, still impacted from the postuguese, are one of it's main activities. Such festivals as: Ganesh Chaturthi, and Shigmo

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Goa tries to be very sustainable and eco friendly, even though it's hard because of it's over development and population.

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Goa has many wildlife sanctuaries and protects alot of fauna and flora from India.

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Water sports are a big part of Goa's culture. Including parasailing, jet skiing, and scuba diving.

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Feni, An alcoholic beverage from Goa, is one of the impotant parts from Goa's culture. that contains: cashew apples or coconut sap (and alcohol)

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Brasilia is bigger than Goa

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Albuquerque had intended Goa to be a colony and a naval base, as distinct from the fortified factories which had been established in certain Indian seaports. He encouraged his men to marry indigenous women and to settle in Goa as farmers, retail traders, or artisans. These men and their descendants soon became a privileged caste, and Goa acquired a large Eurasian population.

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Goa Portuguese-influenced villa, near Chapora, Goa, India.

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The Portuguese colonization of Goa left an enduring impact on its architectural landscape, with a distinct fusion of European and Indian elements. Portuguese architecture introduced new styles, construction techniques, and design aesthetics that influenced the construction of buildings and churches in Goa.

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Language is central to culture. It is through language that culture expresses itself and develops. In Goa, Konkani language was destroyed almost completely. During the colonial rule all educated people were expected to speak in Portuguese only and Konkani was called the “Lingua dos criados”, the language of the illiterates.

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Destruction of the identity of the colonized people

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Destruction of the identity of the colonized people

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In order to destroy the identity of the colonized people so that they may not fight the colonizers and rather cooperate with them, destruction of the local cultures was a priority for the invaders.