Kyrgyzstan
A mountain republic where the Tian Shan range fills the horizon and horses still matter more than highways. Kyrgyzstan keeps nomadic traditions alive around the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
A red field with a golden sun at the centre, its disc crossed by the red lines of a tunduk, the crown of a Kyrgyz yurt. The constitution provides only that the state symbols exist and that their description and official use are established by law, so it neither counts the rays nor says what any of it means. The forty rays are conventionally read as the forty tribes united by the hero Manas, and the tunduk as home and the nation's roots.
Kyrgyzstan FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 7,343,064 (2025) |
| Area | 199,951 km² |
| Population density | 37/km² |
| Currency | Kyrgyz som (KGS) |
| Official languages | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Calling code | +996 |
| Internet TLD | .kg |
| Time zone | UTC+06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | KG / KGZ |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- More than 90% of the country is mountainous, dominated by the towering Tian Shan range.
- Lake Issyk-Kul is one of the largest and deepest alpine lakes on Earth and never freezes.
- The Kyrgyz epic 'Manas' is one of the longest pieces of oral poetry ever recorded.
- Yurts and horseback culture remain central to rural life across its highland pastures.
Kyrgyzstan QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
What is the population of Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan had a population of 7,343,064 in 2025.
What currency does Kyrgyzstan use?
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyz som (KGS).
What languages are spoken in Kyrgyzstan?
The official languages of Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian.
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