 West Bengal is a state in eastern regions of India and is the nation's fourth most populous. It is also the seventh most populous sub-nationals entity in the world. West Bengal is the second largest contributor to India's GDP. Bangladesh, lies on its eastern border, To its northeast lie the states of Assam and Sikkim and the country Bhutan, and to its southwest, the state of Orissa. To the west it borders the states of Jharkhand and Bihar, and to the northwest, Nepal. While West Bengal has made economic gains recently, it still remains one of the poorest states in India because of high political instability, strike, low Human Development Index level, abysmal medical treatment or health care services, tremendous lack of social development, excessive corruption & violence. The most famed of all is Darjeeling; arguably the best tea producer in the world. Overlooking the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga, it offers breathtaking views of sun rise on Eastern Himalayas. Along with the splendid Darjeeling tea, what brings glory to this jewel of East India is the Darjeeling Toy Train. |
