It is administered by the home minister of the central Indian government. The major language is Gujarati. Before the decline of Portuguese power in the 18th cent. Daman enjoyed a large overseas trade. Diu town has several splendid Catholic churches built before overseas trade declined in the late 18th cent.
Fishing is the principal occupation, and salt is produced.
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