Sikkim is here
by Robert Thompson on Feb.23, 2009, under Guestbook
Tiny Sikkim (only 115k long and 65k wide) was a Monarchy until officially incorporated as the 22nd state of India in 1975. It’s in the Himalayas but the climate ranges from tropical to alpine. The highest peak is Mt.Kanchendzonga, the 3rd highest mountain in the world at 28,156 feet. There are 9 mountains over 20,000 feet and 8 glaciers in Sikkim.
The Lepchas called Sikkim “Nye-mae-el” or “Paradise”.
It’s a great world we live in!
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