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Geographical facts about Kyrgyzstan including Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan |
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| Name of the country: | Kyrgyzstan | Capital city: | Bishkek |
| Geographical coordinates of Kyrgyzstan: | 41 00 N, 75 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Bishkek: | 42 52 N 74 36 E |
| Location of Kyrgyzstan: | Central Asia, west of China, south of Kazakhstan | Continent / area: | Asia |
| The area of Kyrgyzstan: | total: 199,951 sq km; land: 191,801 sq km, water: 8,150 sq km | Area comparative of Kyrgyzstan: | slightly smaller than South Dakota |
| The elevation data of Kyrgyzstan: | mean elevation: 2,988 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Kara-Daryya (Karadar’ya) 132 m, highest point: Jengish Chokusu 7,439 m | The climate of Kyrgyzstan: | dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains: subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley): temperate in northern foothill zone |
| Land use of Kyrgyzstan: | agricultural land: 55.4%; arable land 6.7%; permanent crops 0.4%; permanent pasture 48.3%; forest: 5.1%; other: 39.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 10,233 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Kyrgyzstan: | landlocked country; entirely mountainous, dominated by the Tien Shan range; 94% of the country is 1,000 m above sea level with an average elevation of 2,750 m; many tall peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes | The terrain of Kyrgyzstan: | peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and associated valleys and basins encompass the entire country |
| Land boundaries of Kyrgyzstan: | total: 4,573 km | Borders countries of Kyrgyzstan: | China 1,063 km, Kazakhstan 1,212 km, Tajikistan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1,314 km |
| Maritime claims of Kyrgyzstan: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Kyrgyzstan
Are you traveling to Kyrgyzstan? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Asia, west of China, south of Kazakhstan.
Did you know that the legal system of Kyrgyzstan is civil law system which includes features of French civil law and Russian Federation laws?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Kyrgyzstan, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 34,000 km (2007)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BISHKEK (capital) 865,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 35.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Kyrgyzstan: 5,727,553 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.09% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Kyrgyz (official language) 71.4%, Uzbek 14.4%, Russian (official language) 9%, other 5.2% (2009 estimate). These days, Kyrgyzstan has to face a net migration rate of -5.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Kyrgyzstan nowadays; Kyrgyz 70.9%, Uzbek 14.3%, Russian 7.7%, Dungan 1.1%, other 5.9% (including Uyghur, Tajik, Turk, Kazakh, Tatar, Ukrainian, Korean, German) (2009 estimate).
The right to vote in Kyrgyzstan can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, but only if a mutual treaty on . Dual citizenship is in forceresidency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Kyrgyzstan for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Kyrgyzstan are: Independence Day, 31 August (1991).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Kyrgyzstan, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Bishkek and/or Kyrgyzstan?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Kyrgyzstan, the population has to face a death rate of 6.6 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Kyrgyzstan
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Kyrgyzstan. Here they are: Kyrgyz (official language) 71.4%, Uzbek 14.4%, Russian (official language) 9%, other 5.2% (2009 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .kg
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains: subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley): temperate in northern foothill zone.
Its capital city is Bishkek, where the local time zone is UTC+6, which is 11 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Bishkek: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Kyrgyzstan; mean elevation: 2,988 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Kara-Daryya (Karadar’ya) 132 m, highest point: Jengish Chokusu 7,439 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,573 km.
Current environmental issues in Kyrgyzstan; water pollution; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 28 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Kyrgyzstan all together with 600 km (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 34,000 km (2007).
Background of Kyrgyzstan
Like every nation, Kyrgyzstan also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, most of the territory of present-day Kyrgyzstan was formally annexed to the Russian Empire in 1876. The Kyrgyz staged a major revolt against the Tsarist Empire in 1916 in which almost one-sixth of the Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyzstan became a Soviet republic in 1936 and achieved independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved. Nationwide demonstrations in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAEV, who had run the country since 1990. Former Prime Minister Kurmanbek BAKIEV overwhelmingly won the presidential election in the summer of 2005. Over the next few years, he manipulated the parliament to accrue new powers for the presidency. In July 2009, after months of harassment against his opponents and media critics, BAKIEV won reelection in a presidential campaign that the international community deemed flawed. In April 2010, violent protests in Bishkek led to the collapse of the BAKIEV regime and his eventual flight to Minsk, Belarus. His successor, Roza OTUNBAEVA, served as transitional president until Almazbek ATAMBAEV was inaugurated in December 2011, marking the first peaceful transfer of presidential power in independent Kyrgyzstan’s history. Continuing concerns include: the trajectory of democratization, endemic corruption, poor interethnic relations, border security vulnerabilities, and potential terrorist threats.Under the 2010 Constitution, ATAMBAEV is limited to one term, which will end in 2017. Constitutional amendments passed in a referendum in December 2016 include language that transfers some presidential powers to the prime minister. Disagreement over the constitutional amendments compelled ATAMBAEV’s ruling Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan to dissolve and create a new majority coalition in the Jogorku Kengesh that excluded opposition parties critical of the amendments. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
