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Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, this
beautiful state of Sikkim is sandwiched between the kingdom
of Nepal in the West and Bhutan in the East, Tibet in the
North and the state of West Bengal in the South. With an
area of 7,300 sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south
and 65 kms. From East to West, the elevation ranging from
244 mts to over 8550 mts., above sea level, approximately
latitude of 27 degree North and longitude of 88 degree East.
This small state belies its richness of culture, customs,
heritage, flora and fauna. Sikkim, once a protectorate of
India with a monarchy government but metamorphosed as the
22nd state of the Indian Union in the year 1975. The
population of the state is only 4,20,000 as per the last
census. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush
green valleys cascading waterfalls and fast flowing rivers,
beautiful monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim offers her
visitor a rare and exotic experience. |
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