Kyrgyzstan

Country Kyrgyzstan
Capital Bishkek
Continent Asia
Currency Som(KGS)
Languages Kyrgyz & Russian

Information

Introduction

A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, most of Kyrgyzstan was formally annexed to Russia 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. Subsequent presidential elections in July 2005 were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIEV. Over the next few years, the new president manipulated the parliament to accrue new powers for himself. In July 2009, after months of harassment against his opponents and media critics, BAKIEV won re-election in a presidential campaign that the international community deemed flawed. In April 2010, nationwide protests led to the resignation and expulsion of BAKIEV. He was replaced by Acting President Roza OTUNBAYEVA who called for new elections in six months time. Continuing concerns include: endemic corruption, poor interethnic relations, and terrorism.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

kyrgyzstan - Wikipedia
kyrgyzstan - CIA World Fact Book
kyrgyzstan - BBC
kyrgyzstan - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
Kyrgyzstan shutters critical broadcaster Aprel TV for undermining gov’t authority - Committee to Protect JournalistsKyrgyzstan shutters critical broadcaster Aprel TV for undermining gov’t authority  Committee to Protect Journalists

Kyrgyzstan, EU discuss issues of cooperation and programs - AKI PressKyrgyzstan, EU discuss issues of cooperation and programs  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan Advances New Cross-Border Transport Corridor with China via Bedel Pass - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Advances New Cross-Border Transport Corridor with China via Bedel Pass  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Weakens Torture Protection, Media Freedom - Human Rights WatchKyrgyzstan: Parliament Weakens Torture Protection, Media Freedom  Human Rights Watch

Deccan Gold Mines on track to commission its project in Kyrgyzstan - The Economic TimesDeccan Gold Mines on track to commission its project in Kyrgyzstan  The Economic Times

India, Kyrgyzstan's Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force - - NewsonairIndia, Kyrgyzstan's Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force -  Newsonair

Kyrgyzstan passes law to prioritise Kyrgyz over Russian - The HinduKyrgyzstan passes law to prioritise Kyrgyz over Russian  The Hindu

Kyrgyzstan's reserves grow by 57.2% in a year - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's reserves grow by 57.2% in a year  AKI Press

Experts Warn of Rights Violations in Kyrgyzstan’s Language Reform Push - The Times Of Central AsiaExperts Warn of Rights Violations in Kyrgyzstan’s Language Reform Push  The Times Of Central Asia

Indonesia vs Kyrgyzstan LIVE streaming info: Where to watch AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier? - SportstarIndonesia vs Kyrgyzstan LIVE streaming info: Where to watch AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier?  Sportstar

Kyrgyzstan Endorses National Program to Strengthen Climate Cooperation with Green Climate Fund - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Endorses National Program to Strengthen Climate Cooperation with Green Climate Fund  The Times Of Central Asia

Funding increased for spinal muscular atrophy treatment in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressFunding increased for spinal muscular atrophy treatment in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Rare Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central AsiaRare Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in Kyrgyzstan  The Times Of Central Asia

8,284 infants undergo screening in maternity hospitals in Kyrgyzstan - AKI Press8,284 infants undergo screening in maternity hospitals in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Heavy Rains Flood Newly Renovated Streets and Market in Southern Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central AsiaHeavy Rains Flood Newly Renovated Streets and Market in Southern Kyrgyzstan  The Times Of Central Asia

Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade Soars More Than 15-Fold in 2025 - The Times Of Central AsiaTajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade Soars More Than 15-Fold in 2025  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Expands Labor Cooperation with Japan to Promote Safe Migration - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Expands Labor Cooperation with Japan to Promote Safe Migration  The Times Of Central Asia

Tajikistan Seeks to Join China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project - The Times Of Central AsiaTajikistan Seeks to Join China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan, Opening New Era of Friendship - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan, Opening New Era of Friendship  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Foreign Investment in Critical Minerals Sector - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Seeks Foreign Investment in Critical Minerals Sector  The Times Of Central Asia

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group D: Kyrgyzstan vs. Chinese Taipei - XinhuaAFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group D: Kyrgyzstan vs. Chinese Taipei  Xinhua

KAZAKHSTAN CLINCH CAVA GIRLS’ U16 CROWN IN STYLE AS KYRGYZSTAN PICK UP BRONZE - Asian Volleyball ConfederationKAZAKHSTAN CLINCH CAVA GIRLS’ U16 CROWN IN STYLE AS KYRGYZSTAN PICK UP BRONZE  Asian Volleyball Confederation

AOPA Kyrgyzstan hosts Earthrounders gathering - AOPAAOPA Kyrgyzstan hosts Earthrounders gathering  AOPA

Avalanche Station "Dolon": Revival of the Guardian of the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan - United Nations Development ProgrammeAvalanche Station "Dolon": Revival of the Guardian of the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan  United Nations Development Programme

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Clarity from U.S. on Possible Travel Restrictions - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Seeks Clarity from U.S. on Possible Travel Restrictions  The Times Of Central Asia

WHO in Kyrgyzstan to conduct a tabletop simulation exercise on natural disasters with zoonotic disease outbreaks - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO in Kyrgyzstan to conduct a tabletop simulation exercise on natural disasters with zoonotic disease outbreaks  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal - Drishti IASKyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal  Drishti IAS

Kyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat - The HinduKyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat  The Hindu

‘Absolutely beautiful’: Kyrgyzstan couple’s Delhi vlog challenges stereotypes, wins internet | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times‘Absolutely beautiful’: Kyrgyzstan couple’s Delhi vlog challenges stereotypes, wins internet | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Female population outnumbers male population in Kyrgyzstan - National Statistics Committee - AKI PressFemale population outnumbers male population in Kyrgyzstan - National Statistics Committee  AKI Press

China, Kyrgyzstan, and the Quiet Construction of a Sanctions-Resistant Trade Corridor - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina, Kyrgyzstan, and the Quiet Construction of a Sanctions-Resistant Trade Corridor  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Joint Risk Assessment workshop to bolster One Health collaboration in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint Risk Assessment workshop to bolster One Health collaboration in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

HIV and TB Overview: Kyrgyzstan - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Kyrgyzstan  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Digital 2025: Kyrgyzstan - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Kyrgyzstan  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan plan to increase trade turnover to $500 mln - qazinform.comTajikistan and Kyrgyzstan plan to increase trade turnover to $500 mln  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution: Kyrgyz innovator turns farm waste into building gold - WIONKyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution: Kyrgyz innovator turns farm waste into building gold  WION

Breathing Easier: UN Leads Clean Air Action in Kyrgyzstan - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupBreathing Easier: UN Leads Clean Air Action in Kyrgyzstan  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Kyrgyzstan’s vibrant civil society fights for human rights - ohchrKyrgyzstan’s vibrant civil society fights for human rights  ohchr

Kyrgyzstan's Innovator Turns Farm Waste Into Building Gold - WIONKyrgyzstan's Innovator Turns Farm Waste Into Building Gold  WION

Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Servants in Kyrgyzstan: Media and Information Literacy and Digital Communication - UNESCOStrengthening the Capacity of Civil Servants in Kyrgyzstan: Media and Information Literacy and Digital Communication  UNESCO

Kyrgyzstan unveils loans issued under agricultural financing program - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan unveils loans issued under agricultural financing program  Trend News Agency

Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development upgrades Kyrgyzstan's 2025 economic growth forecast to 8.1% - AKI PressEurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development upgrades Kyrgyzstan's 2025 economic growth forecast to 8.1%  AKI Press

UHC-Partnership: Kyrgyzstan controls the prices of essential medicines in pursuit of health for all - World Health Organization (WHO)UHC-Partnership: Kyrgyzstan controls the prices of essential medicines in pursuit of health for all  World Health Organization (WHO)

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan attends Dialogue on Policy and Security between Central Asia and European Union - AKI PressDeputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan attends Dialogue on Policy and Security between Central Asia and European Union  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan Intends to Join International Conventions on Nuclear Safety - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Intends to Join International Conventions on Nuclear Safety  The Times Of Central Asia

In Kyrgyzstan, Director-General plants seedlings, opens photo exhibit and visits agricultural facilities - Food and Agriculture OrganizationIn Kyrgyzstan, Director-General plants seedlings, opens photo exhibit and visits agricultural facilities  Food and Agriculture Organization

Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan monitors food prices in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia - AKI PressMinistry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan monitors food prices in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan's nominal GDP to exceed 2 trillion soms by 2027 - Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's nominal GDP to exceed 2 trillion soms by 2027 - Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development  AKI Press

Enhancing RCCE-IM skills: training for immunization workers in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Enhancing RCCE-IM skills: training for immunization workers in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan Among 36 Nations in Line for US Travel Bans: Report - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCambodia, Kyrgyzstan Among 36 Nations in Line for US Travel Bans: Report  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Eurasian economies show mixed growth in Q1 2025. Kyrgyzstan leads with 13.1% GDP increase - AKI PressEurasian economies show mixed growth in Q1 2025. Kyrgyzstan leads with 13.1% GDP increase  AKI Press

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok - Business StandardIndia-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok  Business Standard

Budget execution in health: Kyrgyzstan case study - World Health Organization (WHO)Budget execution in health: Kyrgyzstan case study  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan Joins the Green Agriculture Initiative as a Pilot Country - Food and Agriculture OrganizationKyrgyzstan Joins the Green Agriculture Initiative as a Pilot Country  Food and Agriculture Organization

Kyrgyzstan: Measles Situation 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRKG021) - ReliefWebKyrgyzstan: Measles Situation 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRKG021)  ReliefWeb

Fostering Civic Identity and Social Cohesion in Kyrgyzstan: A Joint UNESCO and EdNet Activity - UNESCOFostering Civic Identity and Social Cohesion in Kyrgyzstan: A Joint UNESCO and EdNet Activity  UNESCO

Emirlan Duishenaliev from Kyrgyzstan becomes Asian U-20 champion - AKI PressEmirlan Duishenaliev from Kyrgyzstan becomes Asian U-20 champion  AKI Press

Advancing cancer prevention and care in Kyrgyzstan: steps on a new road - World Health Organization (WHO)Advancing cancer prevention and care in Kyrgyzstan: steps on a new road  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan: Journalists sentenced to years in prison - International Federation of Journalists - IFJKyrgyzstan: Journalists sentenced to years in prison  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and US Ambassador discuss visa policy changes - AKI PressDeputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and US Ambassador discuss visa policy changes  AKI Press

European Immunization Week and big catch-up vaccination campaign launch in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)European Immunization Week and big catch-up vaccination campaign launch in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Russian Inflows Drive Kyrgyz Remittance Surge - The Times Of Central AsiaRussian Inflows Drive Kyrgyz Remittance Surge  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan - IFADKyrgyzstan  IFAD

Artificial glaciers help Kyrgyzstan meet water needs - Food and Agriculture OrganizationArtificial glaciers help Kyrgyzstan meet water needs  Food and Agriculture Organization

Hospital financing reforms key to delivering improved health services in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Hospital financing reforms key to delivering improved health services in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

RateGain deploys advance pricing intelligence platform for Kyrgyzstan's regional airline - Business StandardRateGain deploys advance pricing intelligence platform for Kyrgyzstan's regional airline  Business Standard

Strengthening Border Security: UNODC and Kyrgyzstan Expand Cooperation to New Frontiers - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeStrengthening Border Security: UNODC and Kyrgyzstan Expand Cooperation to New Frontiers  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Safeguarding Kyrgyzstan’s Mountain ecosystems - United Nations Development ProgrammeSafeguarding Kyrgyzstan’s Mountain ecosystems  United Nations Development Programme

Turning Craft into Business: How Women in Kyrgyzstan Are Building Sustainable Livelihoods - United Nations Development ProgrammeTurning Craft into Business: How Women in Kyrgyzstan Are Building Sustainable Livelihoods  United Nations Development Programme

Celebrating 80 years with 80 hectares of forest in Kyrgyzstan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCelebrating 80 years with 80 hectares of forest in Kyrgyzstan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Driving E-Commerce Growth in Kyrgyzstan: How UNDP Boosts Digital Business Capacity - United Nations Development ProgrammeDriving E-Commerce Growth in Kyrgyzstan: How UNDP Boosts Digital Business Capacity  United Nations Development Programme

Kyrgyz Lending Surges 55% as Consumer Demand Fuels Growth - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyz Lending Surges 55% as Consumer Demand Fuels Growth  The Times Of Central Asia

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan presents credentials to President of Albania - AKI PressAmbassador of Kyrgyzstan presents credentials to President of Albania  AKI Press

Travelling by horseback to deliver lifesaving care in remote Kyrgyzstan - UnicefTravelling by horseback to deliver lifesaving care in remote Kyrgyzstan  Unicef

Kyrgyzstan expert praises Chinese railways - CCTV.com EnglishKyrgyzstan expert praises Chinese railways  CCTV.com English

Kyrgyzstan Prepares for Rapid Growth in E-Commerce - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Prepares for Rapid Growth in E-Commerce  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan trade surges fivefold in following border reopening - AKI PressKyrgyzstan-Tajikistan trade surges fivefold in following border reopening  AKI Press

Workshop to reassess the national Codex programme in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Workshop to reassess the national Codex programme in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cabinet of Ministers approves Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in higher education between Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia - AKI PressCabinet of Ministers approves Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in higher education between Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia  AKI Press

Cryosphere Workshop Series Concludes with Final Meeting in Kyrgyzstan - UNESCOCryosphere Workshop Series Concludes with Final Meeting in Kyrgyzstan  UNESCO

Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineDestruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Kyrgyzstan hosts foreign ministers' meeting of CSTO countries - Global TimesKyrgyzstan hosts foreign ministers' meeting of CSTO countries  Global Times

Kyrgyzstan takes down Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue - BBCKyrgyzstan takes down Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue  BBC

Ecosystem for Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship in Central Asia: Comparative Analysis of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan - MIT SloanEcosystem for Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship in Central Asia: Comparative Analysis of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan  MIT Sloan

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes - Euronews.comKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes  Euronews.com

Kyrgyzstan appoints new prime minister - XinhuaKyrgyzstan appoints new prime minister  Xinhua

The Global Action Plan in Kyrgyzstan: coming together for healthy lives and well-being - World Health Organization (WHO)The Global Action Plan in Kyrgyzstan: coming together for healthy lives and well-being  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineKyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

UNOCT Supports Kyrgyzstan in Strengthening the Protection of Critical Infrastructure - Welcome to the United NationsUNOCT Supports Kyrgyzstan in Strengthening the Protection of Critical Infrastructure  Welcome to the United Nations

Kyrgyzstan: Kloop targeted by Authorities, RSF calls for the release of its Cameramen - Reporters sans frontièresKyrgyzstan: Kloop targeted by Authorities, RSF calls for the release of its Cameramen  Reporters sans frontières

17 things to know before going to Kyrgyzstan - Lonely Planet17 things to know before going to Kyrgyzstan  Lonely Planet

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan set to chart roadmap for boosting bilateral trade - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan, Tajikistan set to chart roadmap for boosting bilateral trade  Trend News Agency

Mega launches 'Special Offer 500' tariff - TelecompaperMega launches 'Special Offer 500' tariff  Telecompaper

Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China reach $11.5 bln in first 5 months of this year - Az?rtacTrade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China reach $11.5 bln in first 5 months of this year  Az?rtac

Number of ATMs and POS terminals in Kyrgyzstan increases - Trend News AgencyNumber of ATMs and POS terminals in Kyrgyzstan increases  Trend News Agency

Health systems in action 2024: Kyrgyzstan - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesHealth systems in action 2024: Kyrgyzstan  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Kyrgyzstan Urges Regional Unity to Combat Major Locust Outbreak - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Urges Regional Unity to Combat Major Locust Outbreak  The Times Of Central Asia

OSCE boosts solar energy skills to support Kyrgyzstan’s clean energy transition - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE boosts solar energy skills to support Kyrgyzstan’s clean energy transition  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received participants of the CSTO Defense Ministers Council meeting - ??????????? ???????? ? ???????????? ???????????? (????)President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received participants of the CSTO Defense Ministers Council meeting  ??????????? ???????? ? ???????????? ???????????? (????)

Kyrgyzstan set to establish Chuy agro-industrial zone - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan set to establish Chuy agro-industrial zone  Trend News Agency