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SikkimSikkim i.e.i.e. the "Goodly Region", the "Goodly Region", Standard Tibetan: is a : is a landlocked

Indian state nestled in the nestled in the Himalayas. The . The state borders state borders Nepal to the west, to the west,

Tibet Autonomous Region, , People's Republic of China to the north and to the north and

east, and east, and Bhutan to the southeast. The state to the southeast. The state of of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. borders Sikkim to its south.

People Of SikkimPeople Of Sikkim

TThe people of Sikkim are simple and friendly he people of Sikkim are simple and friendly with natural gaiety. The customs and rituals of with natural gaiety. The customs and rituals of Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic that inhabit Sikkim are as diverse as the ethnic that inhabit

the land. The predominant communities are the land. The predominant communities are the LEPCHAS, BHUTIAS, NEPALESE and smaller the LEPCHAS, BHUTIAS, NEPALESE and smaller

proportions of LIMBUS.proportions of LIMBUS.

USP Of SikkimUSP Of Sikkim

With around 600,000 permanent residents, With around 600,000 permanent residents, Sikkim is the least populous state in India and Sikkim is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after the second-smallest state after Goa in total in total

area. area. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest , the world's third-highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border with peak, is located on Sikkim's border with Nepal..[6] Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, owing Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, owing to its culture, scenery and to its culture, scenery and biodiversity. It also . It also has the only has the only open border between between India and and

China..

LEGEND OF SIKKIMLEGEND OF SIKKIM

Legend has it that the Legend has it that the Buddhist saint saint Guru Rinpoche visited Sikkim in the 9th century, visited Sikkim in the 9th century,

introduced introduced Buddhism .Indeed, the .Indeed, the Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over was established in 1642. Over

the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese

invaders. It allied itself with the invaders. It allied itself with the British rulers of India, but was soon annexed by , but was soon annexed by

them. Later, Sikkim became a British them. Later, Sikkim became a British protectorate, before merging with India , before merging with India

following a following a referendum in 1975. in 1975.

Languages Of SikkimLanguages Of Sikkim

Sikkim has 11 Sikkim has 11 official languages: : Nepali, , Bhutia, , Lepcha (since 1977), (since 1977), Limbu (since 1981), (since 1981), Newari, , Rai, , Gurung, ,

Mangar, , Sherpa, , Tamang (since 1995) and (since 1995) and Sunwar (since (since 1996).1996).[7] English is taught in schools and used in is taught in schools and used in

government documents. Sikkim is the only state in India government documents. Sikkim is the only state in India with an ethnic with an ethnic Nepalese majority. majority.[8] The predominant The predominant

religions are religions are Hinduism and and Vajrayana Buddhism. . Gangtok is the is the capital and largest city. Sikkim's economy and largest city. Sikkim's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and the is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and the state has state has the fourth-smallest GDP among Indian states,,[9]

although it is also among the fastest-growing.although it is also among the fastest-growing.

ClimateClimate Sikkim's climate ranges from Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to in the south to tundra in the in the

northern parts. The tundra-type region in the north is clad by snow for northern parts. The tundra-type region in the north is clad by snow for four months a year though the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F) four months a year though the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F)

almost every night.almost every night.[31] The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually The peaks of north-western Sikkim are perpetually frozen.frozen.[35] Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim, however, witness a

temperate climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding 28 ° climate, with the temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 ° (82 °F) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter. The mean ) in summer or dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter. The mean

monthly temperature in summer is 15 °C.monthly temperature in summer is 15 °C.[36] The state has five seasons: The state has five seasons: winter, summer, spring, and autumn, and a winter, summer, spring, and autumn, and a monsoon season between season between

June and September. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim June and September. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F). Sikkim is one of the few states in India to receive is around 18 °C (64 °F). Sikkim is one of the few states in India to receive regular snowfall. The regular snowfall. The snow line ranges from 20,000 feet in the north to ranges from 20,000 feet in the north to 16,000 feet in the south.16,000 feet in the south.[37] During the monsoon, heavy rains increase During the monsoon, heavy rains increase

the possibility of landslides. The record for the longest period of the possibility of landslides. The record for the longest period of continuous rain is 11 days. In the northern region, because of high continuous rain is 11 days. In the northern region, because of high

altitude, temperatures drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) in winter. altitude, temperatures drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) in winter.

CultureCulture TThe Sikkimese culture finds expression in it's beautiful he Sikkimese culture finds expression in it's beautiful

art and craft. Knotted woollen carpets with the art and craft. Knotted woollen carpets with the dominating dragon emblem, and eight auspicious dominating dragon emblem, and eight auspicious

signs; wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional signs; wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs and rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and designs and rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and

accessories; leather jackets and handbags, articles of accessories; leather jackets and handbags, articles of homemade paper, Thanka (religious scroll paintings) homemade paper, Thanka (religious scroll paintings) and Sikkimese Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating and Sikkimese Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating

collection of handicrafts, inspired by an age old collection of handicrafts, inspired by an age old culture.The Gumpa being performed in Lachung during culture.The Gumpa being performed in Lachung during

the Buddhist festival of the Buddhist festival of Losar..

Festivals Celebrated In Festivals Celebrated In SikkimSikkim

The Sikkimese The Sikkimese Nepalese celebrate all major Hindu celebrate all major Hindu festivals such as festivals such as Diwali and and Dussera. Local festivals . Local festivals

like like Maghe Sankranti and Bhimsen Puja are and Bhimsen Puja are common.common.[75] Losar, , Loosong, , Saga Dawa, ,

Lhabab Duechen, , Drupka Teshi and and Bhumchu are are Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New Buddhist festivals. During the Losar (Tibetan New Year) most offices and educational institutions are Year) most offices and educational institutions are

closed for a week.closed for a week.[76] Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and Muslims celebrate Id-ul-fitr and Muharram.Muharram.[77] Christmas has also been promoted in has also been promoted in Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.Gangtok to attract tourists during the off-season.

Music Music Western Western rock music and Hindi and Hindi

songs have gained wide songs have gained wide acceptance among the acceptance among the

Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali rock and Lepcha music are also rock and Lepcha music are also

popular.popular.

Sports Of SikkimSports Of Sikkim

Common sports in Sikkim Common sports in Sikkim are Football and cricket. are Football and cricket. Hang gliding and river Hang gliding and river rafting have also been rafting have also been introduced in order to introduced in order to

promote tourism.promote tourism.

EducationEducation

Literacy in Sikkim is 69.68%, which breaks down into 76.73% Literacy in Sikkim is 69.68%, which breaks down into 76.73% for males and 61.46% for females. There are a total of 1157 for males and 61.46% for females. There are a total of 1157

schools, including 765 schools run by the State government, 7 schools, including 765 schools run by the State government, 7 central government schools and 385 private schools.central government schools and 385 private schools.[93][93]

Twelve colleges and other institutions in Sikkim offer higher Twelve colleges and other institutions in Sikkim offer higher education. The largest institution is the education. The largest institution is the Sikkim Manipal Sikkim Manipal

UniversityUniversity of Technological Sciences, which offers higher of Technological Sciences, which offers higher education in engineering, medicine and management. It also education in engineering, medicine and management. It also runs a host of distance education programs in diverse fields. runs a host of distance education programs in diverse fields.

There are two state-run polytechnical schools, Advanced There are two state-run polytechnical schools, Advanced Technical Training Centre (ATTC) and Centre for Computers Technical Training Centre (ATTC) and Centre for Computers

and Communication Technology (CCCT) in Sikkim which offer and Communication Technology (CCCT) in Sikkim which offer diploma courses in various branches of engineering. diploma courses in various branches of engineering.

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