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Sikkim - India
Sikkim
Sikkim सिक्किम is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the
Himalayas. 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 languages are Sikkimese,
Nepali, Lepcha, Limbu, and English. The language of almost all
written transactions is English. The predominant religions are
Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Gangtok is the capital and largest
town.
Despite its tiny size, Sikkim is a 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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