Goa is a state of southwestern India located on the western coast of the country. It is the smallest Indian state by area and the fourth smallest by population. It has a population of 1.4 million people and is known for its beaches, churches, and temples. Utes is an abbreviation for the Ute Indian Tribe, which is a federally recognized Native American tribe that is based in Utah. Ute is an alternate spelling of Utes and is also used to refer to the Ute Indian Tribe.