Sikkim
Sign in to saveSikkim ( ; ) is a state in northeastern India. It borders Bhutan in the east, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second-smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third-highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest c
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Sikkim is a small state in northeastern India nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by Bhutan, China's Tibet region, Nepal, and West Bengal, making it geographically significant in a strategically important part of Asia. The state is notable for its exceptional biodiversity across different climates and for being home to Kangchenjunga, India's highest mountain peak and the third-highest in the world.
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Key facts
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- Sikkim
- Indian state or territory.type
- State
- Indian state or territory.image_seal
- Seal of Sikkim.svg
- Indian state or territory.etymology
- New Palace
- Indian state or territory.nickname
- "Valley of Rice"
- Indian state or territory.motto
- Kham sum wangdu (Conqueror of the three worlds)
- Indian state or territory.image_map
- IN-SK.svg
- Indian state or territory.region
- Northeast India
- Indian state or territory.before_was
- Kingdom of Sikkim
- Indian state or territory.formation_date
- 16 May 1975
- Indian state or territory.capital
- Gangtok
- Indian state or territory.largestcity
Article
39 sectionsContents
- Toponymy
- History
- Foundation of the monarchy
- During the British Raj
- Indian protectorate
- Merger and statehood
- Recent history
- Geography
- Geology
- Climate
- Flora and fauna
- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Government and politics
- Subdivisions
- Economy
- Transport
- Air
- Roads
- Rail
- Infrastructure
- Demographics
- Languages
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Districts
- Culture
- Festivals and holidays
- Cuisine
- Media
- Education
- Towns and cities
- Sports
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading and bibliography
- External links
- Government
- General information
Sikkim ( ; ) is a state in northeastern India. It borders Bhutan in the east, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second-smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third-highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was ruled by Buddhist priest-kings known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of the British Indian Empire in 1890. Following Indian independence, Sikkim continued its protectorate status with the Union of India after 1947 and the Republic of India after 1950. It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income among Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took place in front of the Chogyal's palace. In 1975, after the Indian Army took over the city of Gangtok, a referendum was held that led to the dissolution of the monarchy and Sikkim's joining India as its 22nd state.