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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Island of Goa
|native_name = Ilha de Goa
|settlement_type = Island
|pushpin_map = India Goa
|mapsize = 100px
|subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
|subdivision_type1 = [[States of India|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Goa State|Goa]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Goa|District]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[North Goa District|North Goa]]
|subdivision_type3 = [[Talukas of Goa|Sub District]]
|subdivision_name3 = [[Ilhas]]
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|established_title = First expedition to India
|established_date = early 1500s
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|population_total = approx. 30,000s
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_demonym = Goencar, Ilhacar
|timezone = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
|utc_offset = +5:30
|coordinates = {{coord|15|28|10.0|N|73|52|46|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_m = 8
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'''Ilha de Goa''', also called [[Tiswadi]], is the largest of the islands of [[Ilhas de Goa]], in the basin of the [[Zuari River|Zuari]] and [[Mandovi River]]s in [[Goa]]. This island is the largest and the most populous island in the state of Goa. The present capital - [[Panjim]] as well the former capital - [[Old Goa|The City of Goa]], both lie on the island. It is one of 6 major islands between the [[Mandovi]] and [[Zuari River|Zuari]], the others being:
* [[Chorão (Island)|Chorão]],
* [[Divar]],
* [[Cumbarjua]],
* [[St Estevam]],
* [[Vanxim]] and
* Several other small [[mangrove]] islands and [[sand banks]].

==Maps==
The evidence of the existence of the island of Goa can be seen on historic maps.
[[File:AMH-6577-KB Bird's eye view of the city of Goa.jpg|thumb|left|A [[South-up map orientation|historic map]] of the island of Goa, with an emphasis on the [[Old Goa|capital city]]]]
[[File:AMH-6152-NA_Map_of_the_city_of_Goa.jpg|thumb|center|Another [[South-up map orientation|historic map]] of the island of Goa, with an emphasis on the [[Old Goa|capital city]]]]

==Water Bodies==
The island of Goa lies within the water bodies of:
* [[Mandovi River]] to the north.
* [[Cumbarjua Canal]] to the east.
* [[Zuari River]] to the south.
* [[Arabian Sea]] to the west.

==Bridges==
There are a number of bridges built over the last hundred years, linking the island to other parts of the mainland.

===Northern Bridges===
These bridges are built over the [[Mandovi River]]. They pass through the villages of [[Penha de França]] and the city of [[Panjim]]:
* 2 [[Mandovi Bridge (Goa)|Mandovi Bridge]]s: Connects Goa to [[Bardez|Bardes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2016/07/10/magazines/panorama/thirty-years-after-mandovi-bridge-collapse/|title=Thirty years after Mandovi Bridge collapse|first=Navhind|last=Times|date=9 July 2016}}</ref>
* [[Atal Setu, Goa|Atal Bridge]]: Connects Goa to [[Bardez|Bardes]], but avoids the busy roads of [[Panjim]] entirely.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/vehicles-on-atal-setu-only-from-tomorrow/articleshow/67823804.cms|title=Vehicles on Atal Setu only from February 5 | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

===Eastern Bridges===
These bridges are built over the [[Cumbarjua Canal]].
* [[Gandaulim Bridge]]: Connects [[Gandaulim (Ilhas)|Gandaulim]] in Goa to [[Cumbarjua]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegoan.net//gaundalim-cumbarjua-bridges-opened-for-traffic/15899.html|title=Gaundalim, Cumbarjua bridges opened for traffic|website=The Goan EveryDay}}</ref>
* [[Banastarim Bridge]]: Connects [[Corlim]] in Goa to [[Banastarim]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaunveiled.in/subdestination/banastari-bridge|title=Banastari Bridge | IndiaUnveiled|website=www.indiaunveiled.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mar 22|first1=TNN / Updated|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=07:59|title=Banastarim bridge work to hit Tiswadi water supply {{!}} Goa News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/banastarim-bridge-work-to-hit-tiswadi-water-supply/articleshow/81621576.cms|access-date=2021-05-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

===Southern Bridges===
These bridges are built over the [[Zuari River]]. They pass through the villages of [[Agaçaim]] and [[Cortalim]].
* [[Zuari Bridge]]: Connects Goa to [[Mormugão]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-27|title=Work on new Zuari bridge may start by Sept 2013: Dhavalikar - Times Of India|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-09/goa/35015848_1_zuari-bridge-ramkrishna-sudin-dhavalikar-transport-and-highways|access-date=2021-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127022711/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-09/goa/35015848_1_zuari-bridge-ramkrishna-sudin-dhavalikar-transport-and-highways|archive-date=27 January 2013}}</ref>
* A new Bridge is being constructed (similar in scale to the Atal Bridge) over the Zuari River.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/first-section-of-new-zuari-bridge-to-open-next-dec/articleshow/71668733.cms|title=First section of new Zuari bridge to open in December 2020 | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

===Internal Bridges===
These bridges are a link to places within the island, which are geographically close, but are separated by a body of water.
* [[Ponte Conde de Linhares]]: This links Panjim to [[Ribandar]], and is the oldest and most famous of all the internal bridges.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ccpgoa.com/panjim-history-ci5|title=CCP Goa :: City Information|website=www.ccpgoa.com}}</ref>

==Ferries==
Prior to the construction of the bridges, the primary commute to and from the island was done via [[ferry]]. Some have become redundant, but most are still in use, they include:
* Panjim to [[Betim]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/travel-on-panaji-betim-ferry-route-not-to-be-charged/articleshow/73341398.cms|title=Travel on Panaji-Betim ferry route not to be charged | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* Ribandar to [[Chorao]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Dec 17|first1=TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=14:11|title=Ribandar-Chorao ferry ramp nears completion {{!}} Goa News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/ribandar-chorao-ferry-ramp-nears-completion/articleshow/72783906.cms|access-date=2021-05-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* Ribandar to [[Divar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/how-to-reach-divar-island-in-goa-3227545/|title=How to Reach Divar Island in Goa|date=20 November 2017|website=India News, Breaking News | India.com}}</ref>
* [[Old Goa]] to Divar.
* [[Daugim]] to [[Tolto]] in [[St Estevam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/56-years-on-goas-oldest-ferry-tale-comes-to-an-end/articleshow/57926669.cms|title=56 years on, Goa's oldest ferry-tale comes to an end | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* Gandaulim to Cumbarjua.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Aug 21|first1=TNN /|last2=2010|last3=Ist|first3=07:42|title=Ferry services disrupted for two hours at Gandaulim {{!}} Goa News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/ferry-services-disrupted-for-two-hours-at-gandaulim/articleshow/6385215.cms|access-date=2021-05-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* Agaçaim to Cortalim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Ferry-service-on-AgassaimCortalim-route/82808|title=Ferry service on Agassaim-Cortalim route|website=oHeraldo}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Goa]]
[[Category:Islands of India]]

Goa (island) - Revision history

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