Daman and Diu

Overview

Daman , which used to be a Portuguese territory, became part of India with Goa and Diu in 1961. The Portuguese had taken control of Daman in 1531.

Daman and Diu now make up the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and are governed from Delhi.

The Daman Ganga river divides the town in half. In the southern part of the city known as Moti Daman (or Big Daman) is the old Portuguese area where the government buildings and old churches are located. A large wall surrounds it. Most of the hotels are located in the northern part of the city, Nani Daman (Little Daman).

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