 Kyrgyzstan — (kir´gi stän) |
About The People
Did You Know... Kyrgyzstan is famous for its walnut-fruit forests that are the largest natu »» More
Eating & Recipes... Traditional Kyrgyz foods include manti »» More
Fashion... Traditional hats worn by men are called ak-kalpak (white hat). Ornate silks »» More
Socializing... Kyrgyzs are very hospitable. They often honor their guests by serving »» More
Family... Women preform most of the household chores. Women in the city are encourage »» More
Sports & Recreation... Sports with horses are very popular, Racing and wrestling on horseback »» More
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Kyrgyzstan History
IN 1991 THE FIVE SOVIET REPUBLICS of Central Asia--Kazakstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan--were faced for the
first time with the prospect of existence as independent states. In
critical respects, they were unprepared for this event: their »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Bishkek
Population: 5,508,626
GDP: $11,660,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 198,500 (sq km) 76,641 (sq mi)
Currency: Kyrgyzstani som
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