Mormugao is an important trading port city in India located at the mouth of the Juri River. It is counted among the top natural ports of India. This commercial city is also famous for its natural beauty. It was first elected the capital of the Portuguese Empire in 1703. But the Maratha warriors invaded the Portuguese Empire and declared old Goa as the capital instead of Mormugao. Mormugao is a major iron ore export port in India. Mormugao Port handles about 32% of India"s iron ore exports annually.