| Area |
: 7096 sq.km |
| Capital |
: Gangtok |
| Districts |
: 4 |
| Language |
: Bhutia, Hindi, Lepcha, Limbu, Nepali |
| Population |
: 610,577 (2011 Census) |
| Literacy |
: 81.42% (2011 Census) |
| State Bird |
: Blood Pheasant |
| State Animal |
: Red Panda |
| State Flower |
: Noble
Orchid |
| State Tree |
: Rhododendron |
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| Sikkim, the 22nd state of the Indian union, is a small mountain
state in eastern Himalayas. It is a land of rich and varied scenic
beauty, magnificent mountains, eternal snows, dark forests, green
fertile valleys, raging torrents and calm, placid lakes. Her magnificent
variety of flora and fauna are the naturalist's dream; the steep
variations in elevation and rainfall give rise to a glorious multitude
of species within a comparatively limited area. |
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| Yuksam |
| Gezing |
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Sikkim, a mystical
wonderland of spectacular natural
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Sikkim is a land of immense scenic beauty,
natural charm and a variety of fauna and flora.
The third highest mountain in the world Kanchanjunga
(8,586 meteres).
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| Colourful Sikkim |
Two festivals
are occasions of special importance all over Sikkim.
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