Sikkim

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sikkim

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Sikkim?Northeastern India, bordering China (Tibet Autonomous Region), Nepal, and Bhutan
2. How many people live in Sikkim?610,577 (2011 Census)
3. How big is Sikkim?7,096 km² (2,740 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Sikkim?Gangtok
5. What language do people speak in Sikkim?Nepali, Sikkimese, Lepcha, Limbu, Tamang, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa, Bhutia, and English
6. What is the highest peak?Kangchenjunga (8,586 m / 28,169 ft), 3rd highest on Earth

Geopolitical Nexus: A central point where different countries or regions meet, influencing political and strategic relationships.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high density of endemic species that is also under significant threat from human activities.
Protectorate: A state that is controlled and protected by another, more powerful state.
Vajrayana Buddhism: A branch of Buddhism that uses tantric practices and rituals to achieve enlightenment, prominent in Tibet and Sikkim.