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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Republic

Region

Asia • Central Asia

Capital

Bishkek

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The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a yellow sun with forty rays at the center of a red field. At the center of the sun is a stylized depiction of a tunduk.

The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a yellow sun with forty rays at the center of a red field. At the center of the sun is a stylized depiction of a tunduk.

Population
6,591,600
Area
199,951 km²
Time Zone
UTC+06:00
Top-Level Domain
.kg

About Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Central Asia region. Its capital city is Bishkek. With a population of 6,591,600, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 199,951 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 32.97 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Kyrgyzstan include Kyrgyz and Russian.

The currency used in Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyzstani som (с), .

Kyrgyzstan is a member of the United Nations.

In Kyrgyzstan, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+06:00 time zone.

Kyrgyzstan shares its borders with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Bishkek
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: Кыргызстан
  • Demonym: Kirghiz
  • Top Level Domain: .kg
  • Calling Code: +996
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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