Vasco da Gama, Goa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Vasco da Gama, Goa?Approximately 100,000 residents
2. How big is Vasco da Gama, Goa?Approximately 32 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Vasco da Gama, Goa?Vasco da Gama
4. What language do people speak in Vasco da Gama, Goa?Konkani, English
5. When was Vasco da Gama, Goa built?Developed alongside Mormugao Port starting in 1886
6. What is Vasco da Gama in Goa?Vasco da Gama is a city on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula in Goa, India. It sits by the Arabian Sea and has a deep‑water harbor that helps ships dock easily.

Estuary: The tidal mouth of a large river where the tide meets the stream, often forming a wide area of brackish water.
Taluka: An administrative subdivision of a district in India, similar to a subdistrict or county.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Maritime Security: The protection of a nation's interests and safety related to its seas and coastlines.