KidZone Geography: India
Sikkim

Emblem of Sikkim

The emblem of Sikkim state

Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest Indian state. It is fully enclosed by the Himalayan mountains and so is renowned for its nature and biodiversity. The worlds third tallest mountain Kanchenjunga can be found in Sikkim. Sikkim has 11 official languages and the state is largely dependent on tourism.

A map of India with Sikkim highlighted red

Map showing where Sikkim state is; in the North East of India.