| KYRGYZSTAN Updated 06/14/10 |
Kyrgyz Republic is located in the center of the Asian Continent, with a population of 5,508,626, making it the 110th
largest in national population. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek with a total population of 1,250,000. The
country encompasses 198,500 square kilometers making it the 86th country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Interim Premier Roza Otunbayeva is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status through a coup on 07
April 2010 which toppled the government of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev who was elected by popular vote for a
five year term. Interim First Minister Almaz Atambeyev and Vice Premiers Omurmbek Tekebayev and Temir
Sariyev are recognized as the Head of Government and assumed power when Prime Minister Igor Chudinov and
Deputy Prime Minister Omurbek Babanov resigned after Otubayeva disbanded parliament. Its form of government
is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 5th of May 1993 however it has been
suspended..The interim government states that a new constitution will be written and elections will be held in six
months.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kyrgyz and Russian. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Russian Orthodox and Other. As sources of mass communication it has 12 AM, 14 FM and 2 Short Wave.
Major geographical features are Jengish Chokusa, its highest point at 7,439 meters and Kara-Daryya, its lowest
point at 132 meters. Its principal waterway is the Naryn River, which measures 600 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are small machinery, textiles, food
processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs, refrigerator, furniture, electric motors, gold, and rare earth metals its official
currency is the Kyrgyzstani Soms.
Here’s something you may not know about Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan has the world’s largest natural growth walnut
forest.
largest in national population. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek with a total population of 1,250,000. The
country encompasses 198,500 square kilometers making it the 86th country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Interim Premier Roza Otunbayeva is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status through a coup on 07
April 2010 which toppled the government of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev who was elected by popular vote for a
five year term. Interim First Minister Almaz Atambeyev and Vice Premiers Omurmbek Tekebayev and Temir
Sariyev are recognized as the Head of Government and assumed power when Prime Minister Igor Chudinov and
Deputy Prime Minister Omurbek Babanov resigned after Otubayeva disbanded parliament. Its form of government
is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 5th of May 1993 however it has been
suspended..The interim government states that a new constitution will be written and elections will be held in six
months.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kyrgyz and Russian. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Russian Orthodox and Other. As sources of mass communication it has 12 AM, 14 FM and 2 Short Wave.
Major geographical features are Jengish Chokusa, its highest point at 7,439 meters and Kara-Daryya, its lowest
point at 132 meters. Its principal waterway is the Naryn River, which measures 600 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are small machinery, textiles, food
processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs, refrigerator, furniture, electric motors, gold, and rare earth metals its official
currency is the Kyrgyzstani Soms.
Here’s something you may not know about Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan has the world’s largest natural growth walnut
forest.
| Tien Shan Mountains along Kyrgyzstan's border with China |
| Kyrgyz kids coming home from school |
| Hunter and his eagle |
| Wild horses |
| Lake Toktogul |
| Kyrgyz baby |
This country is full of natural beauty with sights to behold. This country is ringed by
mountains. They have a cool way of hunting by using birds of prey they raise from an
egg. The people depend on horses for much of their transportation. I really like this
place and I wish you would pay them a visit. Don't forget the camera! Or you will be
very SORRY!
mountains. They have a cool way of hunting by using birds of prey they raise from an
egg. The people depend on horses for much of their transportation. I really like this
place and I wish you would pay them a visit. Don't forget the camera! Or you will be
very SORRY!
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1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Besh Barmak- A Kyrgyz dish of boiled horse or mutton and pastry boiled in broth |
| Bishkek- Kyrgyzstan's capital and largest city |
| Fergana Valley on the Kyrgyzstan border with Uzbekistan |
| Issyk-kul at sunrise |
| Jengish Chokusa (Pik Pobedy)- Kyrgyzstan's highest and easternmost point on the border with China |
| Women in traditional Kyrgyz clothing |
| Naryn River- Kyrgyzstan's principle waterway |
| North Inilchek Glacier |
| Campsite on the Kara Daryya River- Kyrgyzstan's lowest point |
| Tokmok- on Kyrgyzstan's border with Kazakhstan |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1%
4,200 (2007 est.)
less than 200
4,200 (2007 est.)
less than 200
| Aksu Peak near Isfana- Kyrgyzstan's westernmost point on the border with Tajikistan |
| Kasaru Pass- Kyrgyzstan's northernmost point on the border with Kazakhstan |
| Pik Lenina- Kyrgyzstan's southernmost point on the border with Tajikistan |