Geographical Area: 7096 sq.km

No. of Sub-Divisions: 9 (Gangtok, Pakyong, Rongli, Namchi, Soreng, Gyalshing, Rabongla, Mangan, Chungthang)

Climate: Tropical, Temperate and Alpine

Other Important towns: Jorethang, Singtam, Rangpo, Pakyong, Rhenock, Melli, Chungthang towns and Soreng

Languages Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo, Magar, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa,Tamang, Newari

Main occupations: Farmers, Cardamom Growers, Government Contractors and Government Employees.

Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity

Language Spoken: Nepali, Hindi, English, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo

State Bird: Blood Pheasant resembling a partridge in both size and shape.

State Flower: Dendrobium nobile is one of the most commonly grown dendrobium species, it is widespread throughout parts of India, China and Southeast Asia and is very variable in colour.

State Tree: Rhododendron (Rhododendron niveum)

Cash Crop: Cardamom, tea, ginger, potatoes, oranges, medicinal plants, flowers and flower bulbs.