Major Points About Sikkim
Capital | Gangtok |
Districts | 4 |
Formed on | 16 May 1975 (Admission to Union) |
Languages | Nepali, English, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Lepcha, Dzongkha, Groma, Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Majhi, Majhwar, Nepal Bhasa, Rai, Sherpa, Sunuwar, Tamang, Thulung, Tibetan, Yakha. |
Known as/for |
– India’s first organic state – One of the world’s principal producers of cardamom – Lies astride the shortest route from India to Tibet – Kanchenjunga (8598 meters), the third highest peak in the world – Himalayan Zoological Park |
Physical Characteristics |
– Sikkim state falls in North Eastern Himalayas – Two-thirds of Sikkim – perpetually snow-covered mountains |
Natural Vegetation |
Ranging from Tropical to Temperate and Alpine zone |
Major Rivers |
– River Teesta From Zemu Glacier – River Rangeet From Rathong Glacier |
Major Regional Festivals |
Bumchu, Drupka Teshi, Lhabab Duchen, Pang Lhabsol, Tihaar Festival, Saga Dawa, Tendong Lho Rum Faat, |
Major Art Forms |
Lu Khangthamo, Rechungma, Maruni, Tamang Selo, Limboo or Subba, Yaak Chaam, Singhi Chaam, Mask dance, Gha To Kito. |
Industry | Processed foods (including liquor), Watches and watch jewels, Small electronics parts, Hand-woven textiles. |
Minerals | Copper, Lead, Zinc, Coal, Graphite, Limestone. |
Agriculture | Corn, Rice, Buckwheat, Wheat, Barley, Beans, Potatoes, Vegetables, Tea, Large Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Mandarin orange, Guava, Mango, Banana. |
Geographical Indications |
Sikkim Large Cardamom |
State Animal | Red Panda |
State Bird | Blood pheasant |
State Tree | Rhododendron |
State Flower | Noble Orchid |
World Heritage Sites |
Khangchendzonga National Park |
Biodiversity Hotspots |
Indo-Burma (Eastern Himalayas) |
Bird Sanctuaries |
Kitam WLS |
National Parks |
Khangchendzonga National Park |
Biosphere Reserve |
Khangchendzonga |
Wildlife Sanctuaries |
-Singba Rhododendron – Barsey Rhododendron – Fambong Lho WLS – Kyongnosla Alpine WLS – Maenam WLS -KitamWLS – Pangolakha WLS |