| 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 |
| Natural Vegetation | Ranging from Tropical to Temperate and Alpine zone |
| Major Rivers | – River Teesta From Zemu 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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