Sikkim is nepali word and also called Drejong.It is a landlocked Indian State nestled in the Himalays
.It is the least populous state in India, and the second-smallest in area after Goa. The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west,Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and east, and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south.The Official language of the state is English, but there is a sizable population that converses in Nepali(the lingua franca of the state),Lepcha,Bhutia,and Limbu.It is the only state in India with an ethnicNepalese majority. It is an ancient land also known as Indrakil, the garden of Indra,the king-god of heaven in Hindu religious texts. The predominant religions are Hindusim and Vajrayana Buddhism. Gangtok is the capital and largest town.Despite its tiny size, with an area of 2,745 sq mi (7,110km2 ),
Sikkim is geographically diverse, owing to its location on the Himalaya. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine.Kangchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, is located in the northwestern part of the state on the boundary with Nepal,and can be seen from most parts of the state.Sikkim is a popular tourist destination for its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity.
Sikkim is nepali word and also called Drejong.It is a landlocked Indian State nestled in the Himalays.It is the least populous state in India, and the second-smallest in area after Goa. The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west,Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and east, and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south.The Official language of the state is English, but there is a sizable population that converses in Nepali(the lingua franca of the state),Lepcha,Bhutia,and Limbu.It is the only state in India with an ethnicNepalese majority. It is an ancient land also known as Indrakil, the garden of Indra,the king-god of heaven in Hindu religious texts. The predominant religions are Hindusim and Vajrayana Buddhism. Gangtok is the capital and largest town.Despite its tiny size, with an area of 2,745 sq mi (7,110km2 ), Sikkim is geographically diverse, owing to its location on the Himalaya. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine.Kangchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, is located in the northwestern part of the state on the boundary with Nepal,and can be seen from most parts of the state.Sikkim is a popular tourist destination for its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity.
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