It is a state on the western coast of India within the coastal region known as the Konkan.

Goa has the highest GDP per capita among all Indian states, two and a half times that of the country.

Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and World Heritage-listed architecture. It has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, a biodiversity hotspot.