Dadra and Nagar Haveli

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Since 1961, a Union Territory of west India, between Gujarat and Maharashtra states; area 491 sq km/190 sq mi; population (2001 est) 220,500. The capital is Silvassa. Four-fifths of the population belong to the Adivasi ethnic group, which includes the Varli, Dhodia, and Kondkan peoples. The predominant religion is Hinduism, with Christian and Muslim minorities. Until 1954 the territory was part of Portuguese Daman. Most of the population depends on agriculture, producing rice, wheat, and millet, although there are some industrial estates manufacturing plastics, chemicals, and fertilizers largely with the aid of migrant workers. 40% of the total area is forest, and felling of the valuable teak timber is regulated.

The central band was widened in 1995. Red recalls the previous flag of the Kharijite Muslims. Effective date: 18 November 1995. >>