Sikkim

Sikkim is a state of India, located in the northeastern portion of the country, between Nepal and Bhutan. Its capital city is Gangtok, and its main language is Nepali. The mountainous terrain of Sikkim is ideal for tea cultivation.

The modern population by religious communities is as follows:[1]

* Hindu \- 61%
* Buddhist \- 28%
* Christian \- 7%
* Muslim \- 1%
* Other - 3%

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Census_data_finder/C_Series/Population_by_religious_communities.htm

## External links[edit]

* Welcome to Sikkim Government Website