¨ Languages:- Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limba.

¨ Became the 22nd state on the 26th April 1975(38th constitutional amendment).

¨ Least population state of India.

¨ Second smallest state.

¨ Sikkim is known as "Botanist’s paradise".

¨ Kanchenjunga is the wolrd’s third highest peak.

¨ Important river - Teesta(rain fed & snow fed) is atributary of Brahmaputhra.

¨ Largest area & highest production of large cardamom in India.

¨ Cardamom research centre in Ramthang.

¨ Yak & Musk deer are found here.

¨ Khangchengunga national park is one of the highest national park in the world.,

¨ Yoksum is the meeting place of three great lamas.

¨ Rangpo Sikkim mining corporation - Copper & Tin, 200 monsatries

¨ Nathu la pass

¨ Namgya’ Institute of Tibetology is a world renowned centre for Budhist Philosophy & religion.

¨ Himalayan Zoological Park is the semi natural habitat of the endangered Red Panda.

¨ Sikkimese New Year - Losoog.

¨ Chief festival - Saga dawa.

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