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___ KyrgyzstanA virtual guide to Kyrgyzstan. Get an overview of Kyrgyzstan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Central Asian nation, e.g.: official web sites of Kyrgyzstan, addresses of Kyrgyz and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. | ||
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Kyrgyz Republic | Kyrgyz Respublikasy |
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 Flag of Kyrgyzstan Background: A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, inter-ethnic relations, and terrorism. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
 Official Name: Kyrgyz Respublikasy short form: Kyrgyz int'l long form: Kyrgyz Republic int'l short form: Kyrgyzstan formerly: Kirghizia ISO Country Code: kg Time: Local Time = UTC +6h (Bishkek) Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 05:16 Capital City: Bishkek (formerly Frunze, 825000) Other Cities: Osh, Cholpon Ata, Karakol. Government: Type: Republic; Bicameral parliament with 60 deputies in upper (legislative) chamber, 45 in lower (representative) chamber. Administrative divisions: 7 oblasts (singular - oblast): Batken oblast (Batken), Chui oblast (Bishkek), Jalalabad oblast (Jalalabad), Naryn oblast (Naryn), Osh oblast (Osh), Talas oblast (Talas), Yssyk-Kul oblast (Karakol). Independence: 31 August 1991 (from the Soviet Union). Constitution: 5 May 1993. Geography: Location: Central Asia, landlocked, west of China south of Kazakhstan. Area: 198 500 sq km (77 181 sq. mi.) Terrain: Mountainous, Tien Shan mountain range covering approximately 95%; some desert regions. Lowest point: Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) 132 m. Highest point: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m. Climate: Dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone. People: Nationality: Kyrgyzstani. Population: 5 million. Ethnic groups: Kyrgyz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%, Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8%. Main religions:Islam, 75%; Russian Orthodox, 20%; other, 5%. Languages: Kyrgyz (official); Russian is de facto second language of communication. Literacy: 97% Natural resources: Abundant hydropower; significant deposits of gold and rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc. Agriculture products: Tobacco, cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool. Industries: Small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs, refrigerators, furniture, electric motors, gold, rare earth metals. Exports partners: UAE 35.6%, Russia 18.6%, China 13.4%, Kazakhstan 12.6% (2005) Imports partners: China 43.2%, Russia 19.8%, Kazakhstan 11.9%, Turkey 4.5% (2005) Currency: Som (KGS) Source: Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and other. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of KyrgyzstanThe Government House of Kyrgyz RepublicGovernment of the Kyrgyz Republic (partly in English). President of the Kyrghyz Republic The Presiden's office. Ministry of Economic Development, Industry and Trade Official website with general information about the Ministry Diplomatic Missions The Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to UN Site of the UN office/Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Geneva. Kyrgyz Republic Embassy to the USA Official website of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the USA. Statistics National Statistical Committee Provides statistical information and services. Maps Map of Kyrgyzstan Political Map of Kyrgyzstan.  Google
Earth KyrgyzstanZoomable satellite view of Kyrgyzstan. Google
Earth BishkekZoomable satellite view of Kyrgyzstan's capital city. Caucasus and Central Asia Map Map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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Kyrgyzstan NewsAKI pressKyrgyzstan News Agency. Kabar News Agency Kyrgyz National Agency of Telecommunication and Information. Moia Stolitsa Novaia MSN Private daily (in Russian). Res Publica Kyrgyz News (in Kyrgyz). Vecherniy Bishkek Bishkek, daily (in Russian). |
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Arts & CultureArts & CraftsImages of of traditional Kyrgyz Arts and Crafts. KyrgyzMusic.com The site celebrates the traditional music of the Kyrgyz people of Central Asia, vocal and instrumental music, including audio samples (MP3 format). Manas: The Kyrgyz Epic Article about the Kyrgyz epic. Manas, is born out of the heroic efforts of Kyrgyz tribal lords who, in AD 840, successfully fight the Uigurs and destroy their capital of Bei-tin. Manas Site about the "Illiad" of steppe tribes, the epos "Manas", and the special skilled Manaschis its narrators, main keeper and spreader. |
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Business & EconomyMinistry of Economic Development, Industry and TradeOfficial website with general information about the Ministry. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz Stock Exchange Official website (in Russian) Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway Information and forum for the economic development of Kyrgyzstan. Transportation AltynAir The official carrier of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic. |
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Destination Kyrgyzstan - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Kyrgyzstan: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Kyrgyz Community Based Tourism (CBT) Site of Kyrgyz Community Based Tourism Association "Hospitality Kyrgyzstan" with information about the country and Community Based Tourism. Travel CAT Corporation Central Asian Tourism Corporation (Kyrghyzstan). Dostuck Trekking Site of the Kyrgyz-British Joint Company. The Celestial Mountains Tour Company Presents Kyrgyzstan and the Silk Road. Tien-Shan Travel Travel agency in Kyrgyzstan. Images of Kyrgyzstan Photos by Jonathan Barth. Hotels NEW Hotels in Kyrgyzstan Find a Hotel in Kyrgyzstan. |
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EducationBishkek Humanities University Information on the University by IATP International University of Kyrgyzstan Homepage of the University (Russian) Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University Established in 1992 Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Founded by Kyrgyzstan and Turkey in 1995 The National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic A description of the library.by IATP |
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Environment & NatureEKOISThe Dutch NGO Milieukontakt International supported EKOIS project, which focuses on the development of long-term cooperation between environmental NGOs in Kyrgyzstan (in Russian). Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA) NGO for the support of local initiatives in civic engagement, private enterprise, education and public administration. NIS Environmental Organizations by Country Information about environmental NGOs in the Newly Independent States (former Soviet republic). |
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HistoryKyrgyz Republic: History & GovernmentPage about History and Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. History of Kyrgyzstan and the Great Silk Road Article by CBT Kyrgyzstan. History of Kyrgyzstan Wikipedia entry for history of Kyrgyzstan. |
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SearchEurasianet.org: KyrgyzstanProvides an index of Kyrgyzstan related sites. Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan online directory (Russian) Additional Information about KyrgyzstanBBC News Country Profile: KyrgyzstanOpen Directory Project: Kyrgyzstan Wikipedia: Kyrgyzstan The World Factbook -- Kyrgyzstan |
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