Konkani films are eligible for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in the respective regional language category.

Goanet is an electronic mailing list that is based in Goa.
It serves as a platform for discussions and sharing information related to Goa.

The Western Ghats, which form most of eastern Goa, have been internationally recognized as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world.

The important museums in Goa include the Goa State Museum, the Naval Aviation Museum, and the National Institute of Oceanography.

In 1510, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Velha Goa, marking the beginning of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa.

May is usually the hottest month in Goa, with daytime temperatures exceeding 35 °C (95 °F) and high humidity.

Goa has a total of 334 villages.

Hindus constitute the largest religious group in Goa, with 66.08% of the population practicing Hinduism.

Rice is the main food crop grown in Goa, along with other crops like pulses and finger millet.

The density of population in Goa is 380 people per square kilometer, as stated in the information provided.