Sikkim

Sikkim, state in India,is situated in the northeastern piece of the country, in the eastern Himalayas. It is probably the littlest state in India. Sikkim is lined by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China toward the north and upper east, by Bhutan toward the southeast, by the Indian province of West Bengal toward the south, and by Nepal toward the west. The capital is Gangtok, in the southeastern piece of the state. A piece of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is striking for its biodiversity, including elevated and subtropical environments, as well similar to a host to Kangchenjunga, the most noteworthy top in India and third most noteworthy on Earth. Sikkim's capital and biggest city is Gangtok. Practically 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park. Long a sovereign political substance, Sikkim turned into a protectorate of India in 1950 and an Indian state in 1975. Its little size regardless, Sikkim is of extraordinary political and vital significance for India in light of its area along a few worldwide limits. Region 2,740 square miles (7,096 square km). Pop. (2011) 607,688.