Sikkim at a Glance
| Fast Facts | |
| Established | 16th May 1975 |
| Area | 7,096 sq km |
| Capital | Gangtok |
| Largest city | Gangtok |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (32) |
| Governor | Balmiki Prasad Singh |
| Chief Minister | Pawan Chamling |
| Official languages | Nepali, Bhutia, English, Hindi |
| Population | 540,493 (2001 Census) |
| Literacy | 76.6% |
| Spring Season | March to May |
| Cold Weather Season | December to February |
| South-West Monsoon | June to September |
| Period of retreating Monsoon | October November |
| Airport | The airport located nearest to Sikkim is Bagdogra Airport of West Bengal which is only 124 Kms away from Gangtok. |
| Government | www.sikkim.gov.in |
| Tourism | www.sikkimtourism.travel |
| Districts (4) | East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim and South Sikkim |
Fast Facts – Sikkim
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