Facts & figures, sikkim |
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Area |
7,096 kmē (2,740 sq mi) |
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Altitude |
280 m (920 ft) to 8,585 m (28,000 ft) |
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Coordinates |
27.2° N 88.4° E |
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Capital |
Gangtok |
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Location |
Eastern part of India |
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Time zone |
IST (UTC+5:30) |
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Population |
540,493 |
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Literacy rate |
56.9 % |
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Districts |
Four (4) |
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Languages |
Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Hindi and English |
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Climate |
Temperate |
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Average Rainfall |
325 cm |
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Religion |
Buddhism & Hinduism |
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Seasons |
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn and Monsoons |
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