Kyrgyzstan ๐ฐ๐ฌ
Kyrgyzstan ๐ฐ๐ฌ: capital Bishkek, population 6.7 million, located in Asia. Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (ัะพะผ). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts โ then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Bishkek
- Population: 6.7 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Kyrgyz & Russian
- Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (ัะพะผ)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kyrgyz Republic
- Area: 199,951 kmยฒ (77,201 sq mi)
- Region: Central Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Kirghiz
- Internet domain: .kg
Fun Facts About Kyrgyzstan
- Over 90% of the country is covered by mountains.
- Has a tradition of eagle hunting that is thousands of years old.
- Home to one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrgyzstan known for?
Kyrgyzstan is known for several things โ Over 90% of the country is covered by mountains; Has a tradition of eagle hunting that is thousands of years old; Home to one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
How big is Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan covers about 199,951 square kilometers (77,201 square miles), in the Central Asia region.
Is Kyrgyzstan landlocked?
Yes. Kyrgyzstan is landlocked โ it has no coastline and is surrounded by 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Kyrgyzstan called?
People from Kyrgyzstan are called Kirghiz.
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
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