The present situation of the disappearing neighboring country "Sikkim" shows you a real Sikkim.

1. Sikkim is located on the southern slope of the Himalayas, bordering China and Tibet in the north, Bhutan in the east and Nepal in the west. It is mountainous and high-lying, almost all of which are above sea level 1500m, with a total population of about 720,000.

Now Sikkim belongs to a state of India. It was invaded by Britain earlier and became a "protectorate". Britain was immediately annexed by India after its withdrawal.

3. The ethnic composition of Sikkim is traditional residents: Rongba (also known as Lepcha, with different names), Sikkim (Bodhi) where the royal family is located, Nepalese and Indian immigrants.

Sikkim is a part of Tubo in history, and Rongba people are the earliest inhabitants of Sikkim. The ancestors of Sikkim people came from Kangba, Tibet, China. They are all descendants of Tibetans in China, and they have deep roots with Tibetans, and their customs and beliefs are the same in all aspects.

I didn't expect that the largest population in Sikkim was Nepalese, most of whom immigrated here in large numbers later, accounting for 75% of the population, and other ethnic groups in Sikkim became ethnic minorities.

6. Why are there so many Nepalese immigrants in Sikkim? You have to ask England. After they invaded Nepal, they encouraged a large number of Nepalese to come here to develop production and engage in forestry logging.

7. Small place with 1 1 languages. In addition to the official language English, there are Nepalese, Laipu, Bhutanese and other minority dialects.

8. Because they are almost surrounded by the Himalayas, they have always been called "the kingdom on the top of the mountain". It is famous that it is the third highest peak in the world, surrounded by five peaks.

Gangtok, the capital, actually means "the top of the mountain". The city is built on a mountain, with an altitude of1700m. Strictly speaking, it can't be called a city, because most of them are original rural features with a population of over 30,000. It is built on a hill, more like a village.

10, because there are many Nepalese, Hinduism is quite popular in the local area (most Nepalese believe in Hinduism); But authentic Sikkim people believe in Tibetan Buddhism, and Buddhism is the essence of Sikkim. Gangtok people also have a custom of offering Hada similar to that of Mongolian and Tibetan people in China.

1 1, Dongba wine is a special wine here. It is brewed with millet, put in a container made of bamboo tube, and use a special bamboo filter when drinking, so that you can absorb it freely without drinking rice grains.

12, located in the mountainous area, the forest is the biggest resource and support here. The economic development of Sikkim mainly depends on forestry, where the wood quality is good and it is very suitable for making wood pulp. At the same time, it is rich in hydraulic resources and suitable for building hydropower stations. Sikkim has ***2 1 large and small hydropower stations.

13. In gangtok, even in Sikkim, people like to grow cardamom. In fact, Sikkim is one of the main producing areas of cardamom, and its output is quite high all over the world.

14. In terms of industry, there is almost no development. We can only make matches, soap and other daily necessities, but we can't produce more consumer goods ourselves, let alone develop heavy industry.

15. It is said that there are many statues of Gandhi in Sikkim, which is true. You can see them on the streets of gangtok, and many tourists will take pictures.

16, Sikkim's economic situation, as far as the whole Indian state is concerned, can be said to be one of the richest states, but this per capita GDP prosperity has a lot to do with Sikkim's small area and small population.

17, China didn't formally recognize Indian sovereignty over Sikkim until 2005, and Sikkim was no longer marked as a country on the map, becoming the last country in the world to give up recognizing its sovereignty.

18, Sikkim is very closed. Nowadays, short videos are very popular, so it is difficult to see images of Sikkim's life, because even if you travel there, you need to apply for a pass after going to India, and it is almost impossible for China citizens to travel there.

19, India not only "strictly manages" Sikkim, but also applies both soft and hard; Because I am worried about Sikkim's separation, I will give a considerable subsidy every year.

20. The Naidui La Pass in China was once an important trade route connecting Yadong with China, Sikkim and gangtok, and it was also a part of the prosperous "Ancient Tea-Horse Road". Nowadays, due to India, the development of border trade has stagnated.

2 1, the last king of Sikkim, has been in exile in the United States since his kingdom was annexed by India; Moreover, the last queen was also an American woman.