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Kyrgyzstan — silhouette, capital and facts
Kyrgyzstan is in Asia and its capital is Bishkek. With about 6.9 million people and 199,951 km², it ranks 85th in area and 105th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Kyrgyzstan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 6.9 million
- Area
- 199,951 km²
- Language
- Kyrgyz and Russian
- Currency
- Kyrgyz som
- Flag colors
- red, yellow
Borders
Kyrgyzstan shares a land border with 4 countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
Fun facts about Kyrgyzstan
- Lake Issyk-Kul, whose name means 'hot lake', barely freezes even in icy winters.
- The sun on the flag has a tunduk at its center, the opening at the top of a traditional yurt.
- In kok-boru, a traditional sport, horsemen compete for a goat carcass to score in a goal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
Which continent is Kyrgyzstan in?
Kyrgyzstan is in Asia.
Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan shares a land border with 4 countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Kyrgyzstan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Kyrgyzstan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Kyrgyzstan?
Lake Issyk-Kul, whose name means 'hot lake', barely freezes even in icy winters. The sun on the flag has a tunduk at its center, the opening at the top of a traditional yurt. In kok-boru, a traditional sport, horsemen compete for a goat carcass to score in a goal.
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