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Daman And DiuDaman and Diu is a union territory in India. For over 450 years these coastal enclaves on the Arabian Sea coast were part of Portuguese India, along with Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Goa, Daman, and Diu were occupied by the Republic of India on December 19, 1961; Portugal did not recognize Indian rule in these territories until 1974. Goa, Daman, and Diu were administered as part of a single union territory until 1987, when Goa was granted statehood, leaving Daman and Diu as a separate union territory. Gujarati is the main language; use of Portuguese is declining because it is not official or taught at school (but still spoken by 10% in Daman). There are Portuguese Creoles in Damo (known as Lngua da Casa, it means Home Language) and Diu (Lngua dos Velhos, Old people's Language). The Creole of Diu is rapidly becoming extinct by the pressure of Gujarati. Daman Daman is on the western coast of India surrounded by Gujarat and north of Maharashtra. Daman lies on the river Daman-Ganga. Major industries have factories here. The closest railway station is Vapi (7 km). It is also famous for its beach, Portuguese architecture, and church, and for the scenic beauty in the twin cities of Nani-Daman and Moti-Daman. The chief occupation has been fishing. The nearest biggest city is Mumbai, which was once also a Portuguese colony until being ceded to England on a dynastic arrangement. Diu Diu is an island off the south west coast of Gujarat. It is famous for its old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town. The Indian Air Force has an air base here. diu is also one of the most beautiful tourist location of india. Nagoa beach near diu is one of the finest beach in the country. moreover there are old fort,church& museum. while visiting this place you will feel like visiting portugal. See also the Battle of Diu
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