Borderer of the Indian state of Sikkim

Answer:

NEPAL

Hint:

This Himalayan nation is home to Mount Everest and shares its eastern border with Sikkim, lying between India and Tibet.

Explanation:

This clue asks for a country that shares a border with Sikkim, a small Indian state in the Himalayas. The answer is "NEPAL," which directly borders Sikkim to the west, along with Bhutan to the east. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward geography question about neighboring regions. Nepal is well-known as a Himalayan nation, making it a natural fit for this clue.

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