Major Points About Sikkim

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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 TeestaFrom Zemu Glacier – River RangeetFrom 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

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