Geography
Kyrgyzstan is in Central Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 41, 75; it has China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
Neighboring countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Asia
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a country in Central Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Central Asia
- Population
- 7.3 million
- Area
- 199,951 km²
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)
- Official language
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Calling code
- +996
- Internet TLD
- .kg
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
Kyrgyzstan map preview: 41.00, 75.00
People and Culture
Kyrgyzstan uses Kyrgyz, Russian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Kyrgyzstan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Kyrgyzstan is recorded with the official name Kyrgyz Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Bishkek
- Central Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Bishkek
- Time zone data: UTC+06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Kyrgyzstan is grouped under Asia.
- Kyrgyzstan has a listed area of 199,951 km².
- Kyrgyzstan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Kyrgyzstan
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
What continent is Kyrgyzstan in?
Kyrgyzstan is in Asia.
What currency does Kyrgyzstan use?
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstani som.
What language is spoken in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz, Russian is listed for Kyrgyzstan in this database.