Sikkim is one of the 28 states of India, situated in the northeast of the country, bordering Nepal, China and Bhutan. Its capital and largest city is Gangtok and the state has a population of over 600,000 people. Around two-thirds of the population are Hindus, followed by 28% being Buddhists. Nepali is the lingua franca of Sikkim, while Bhutia and Lepcha are also spoken in certain areas. English and Hindi are spoken and understood in most of Sikkim.