Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the
least populous state in India and the second-smallest in area after
Goa.The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet
Autonomous Region of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the
southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its
south.Despite its small area of 7,096 square kilometers (2,740 sq mi),
Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas.
The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Kangchenjunga, the
world's third-highest peak, is located on the border of Sikkim with
Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination owing to its culture,
scenic beauty and biodiversity.
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