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Overview

  • Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to India's Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh.

  • Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates. Sikkim is also home to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India. 

  • Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.




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Admission to Union -   16 May 1975 Capitol - Gangtok (Largest City) Chief Minister - Prem Singh Tamang Total Area - 7,096 km 2   Total Population - 619,000 (2012) Population Density - 86/km 2    Official Languages - Sikkimese, Nepali, Lepcha, English HDI - 0.716 (High) 10th Literacy – 87.6%