Velhas Conquistas

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The Velhas Conquistas or Old Conquests are a group of three counselhos or administrative districts in Goa. They form the oldest parts, having been acquired in 1510 and in the next few years.

The three counselhos of the Velhas Conquistas are the Ilhas de Goa (or Tisvaddi), Bardez and Salcette.

In writing postal addresses, it is abbreviated V.C..

The Velhas Conquistas form the central portion of Goa. They are also the most developed, the most Lusitanized, the most Christianized and the most developed areas of Goa.