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Sikkim 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
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, while there is a
sizeable population who converse
in Nepali, Lepcha, Bhutia, and
Limbu. It is an ancient land
also known as 'Indrakil' or
garden of Indra, the king-god of
heaven, in Hindu religious
texts. The predominant religions
are Hinduism and Vajrayana
Buddhism. Gangtok is the capital
and largest town.
Despite its tiny size, 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.
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