Sikkim - land of himalayan paradise

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Sikkim

Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim with an area of 7096 Sq. Km. with an altitude ranging from 800 to 28,208 ft. and the climate ranging from tropical to alpine is one of the most beautiful states of the Indian Union. Sikkim is one of the 26 biodiversity hot spots, a veritable treasure house of some of the world's most beautiful streams, lakes and waterfalls. The State has diverse flora and fauna with rich culture, tradition, intricately designed handicrafts and handlooms, scrumptious cuisine, and warm and hospital people.

  • Area – 7096 Sq km
  • Population – 6,62,810
  • Temperature
  • Summer – Max 25 dig C, Min 13 dig C
  • Winter – Max 13 dig C, Min 05 dig C
  • Annual Rainfall – 212.200 mm. (2021)
  • Clothing Needed
  • Summer: Light Wollen
  • Winter: Heavy Wollen

 

  • State Animal – Red Panda (Ailurus Fulgens)
  • State Bird – Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus)
  • State Flower – Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium nobile)
  • State Tree – Rhododendron (Rhodendron niveum)
  • State Fish – Copper Mahseer (Katley)

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St. Francis’ School, aims at creating individuals who are intellectually competent, morally sound, psychologically whole, imbued with the sense of the Divine, committed to the cause of Justice, Love and Peace and ever open to further growth. It aspires towards creating a human society free from prejudices, superstitions and discriminations based on sex, religion, caste, creed and economic status. It strives to inculcate respect for the dignity of the human person and concern for each other, especially the underprivileged in the society. It expects parents, guardians, teachers and well-wishers to share this mission in the spirit with the school management and co-operate wholeheartedly in all its endeavours.