Sikkim is a small Indian state located in the Himalayas. It has an area of 7,096 square kilometers and a population of around 619,000 people. Sikkim has a varied climate ranging from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north. The culture of Sikkim is diverse due to its different ethnic groups, and it is known for its folk songs, dances, and traditions. Sikkim is also ecologically important as it is home to rare animals like the Snow Leopard and plants like orchids and rhododendrons. It is also the first fully organic state in the world.

1. Name = Faizan Ahmed
Class = 10th [B]
Roll No. = 8
Topic = Sikkim

2. SIKKIM
PROJECT

3. Introduction of Sikkim
Long a sovereign political entity, Sikkim became a protectorate of India in 1950 and an Indian state in 1975. Its small size
notwithstanding, Sikkim is of great political and strategic importance for India because of its location along several
international boundaries. Area 2,740 square miles (7,096 square km).

4. Area of Sikkim → 7,096 km²

5. Population of Sikkim→ 6.19 lakhs

6. Geographical conditions of Sikkim
Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north. Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim
experience a temperate climate, with temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average annual
temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F).

7. Poets and Authors of Sikkim

8. Folk songs of Sikkim

9. Folk dances of Sikkim
List of Philippine Folk Dances
● The Itik-Itik. The best description of the Itik-Itik is that the steps mimic the way a duck walks, as well as the way
it splashes water on its back to attract a mate. ...
The Tinikling. ...
The Sayaw sa Bangko. ...
The Binasuan. ...
The Pandanggo Oasiwas. ...
The Kuratsa. ...
The Habanera Botolena. ...
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● The Cariñosa.

10. Traditions and culture of Sikkim
The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and friendly with a nature gaiety. The customs and rituals of Sikkim are as diverse
as the ethnic that inhabit the land ; the 'Lepchas' — essentially children of the forest , the 'Bhutias' and the 'Nepalese'. The
people of sikkim love to celebrate.

11. Animals found in Sikkim
Amongst the mammals of Sikkim are the rare Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Red panda, Musk Deer, Blue Sheep,
Shapi, Common Langur, Leopard Cat, and the Flying Squirrel. Shapi is a rare animal that inhabits the alpine region.

12. Vegetation of Sikkim
The Noble Dendrobium is the official flower of Sikkim, while the rhododendron is the state tree. Orchids, figs, laurel,
bananas, sal trees and bamboo grow in the Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests of the lower altitudes of Sikkim.

13. Organic farming in Sikkim
Sikkim is the first state in the world that is 100% organic: All of its farmland is certified organic. The policy implemented a
phase-out of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and achieved a total ban on sale and use of chemical pesticides in the
state. The transition has benefitted more than 66,000 farming families

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