Kyrgyzstan

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

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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.

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

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Kyrgyzstan Unveils New Gold Storage Facility Built to International Standards - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Unveils New Gold Storage Facility Built to International Standards  The Times Of Central Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Kyrgyzstan region | World News - Hindustan TimesEarthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Kyrgyzstan region | World News  Hindustan Times

Parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan: Candidate nomination nears completion - qazinform.comParliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan: Candidate nomination nears completion  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan plans exporting meat products to Tajikistan - OANANewsKyrgyzstan plans exporting meat products to Tajikistan  OANANews

Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance - ReutersKyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance  Reuters

Kyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin, Sets Up Cryptocurrency Reserve: CZ - CoinDeskKyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin, Sets Up Cryptocurrency Reserve: CZ  CoinDesk

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan confident in launching digital som on January 1, 2027 - AKIpress News AgencyNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan confident in launching digital som on January 1, 2027  AKIpress News Agency

Chinese Firms to Build 250 MW Solar Plant in Kyrgyzstan - The Diplomatic InsightChinese Firms to Build 250 MW Solar Plant in Kyrgyzstan  The Diplomatic Insight

Kyrgyzstan: IPI condemns banning and ‘extremist’ designation of leading independent media - ipi.mediaKyrgyzstan: IPI condemns banning and ‘extremist’ designation of leading independent media  ipi.media

Uzbek Parliament Ratifies Border Agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbek Parliament Ratifies Border Agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan, EBRD sign memo on infrastructure development - OANANewsKyrgyzstan, EBRD sign memo on infrastructure development  OANANews

E-commerce volume in Kyrgyzstan expected to hit $1 billion by 2028 - AKIpress News AgencyE-commerce volume in Kyrgyzstan expected to hit $1 billion by 2028  AKIpress News Agency

Chinese Firms to Build 250 MW Solar Power Plant in Southern Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central AsiaChinese Firms to Build 250 MW Solar Power Plant in Southern Kyrgyzstan  The Times Of Central Asia

Days of Russian culture begins in Kyrgyzstan - OANANewsDays of Russian culture begins in Kyrgyzstan  OANANews

Kyrgyzstan achieves self-sufficiency in six of 9 staple food products - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan achieves self-sufficiency in six of 9 staple food products  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Loosens Livestock Export Ban, But Only by Air - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Loosens Livestock Export Ban, But Only by Air  The Times Of Central Asia

COVID-19 spread among healthcare workers studied in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyCOVID-19 spread among healthcare workers studied in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Strategy with Support from Binance - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Strategy with Support from Binance  The Times Of Central Asia

Five drug labs uncovered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 - AKIpress News AgencyFive drug labs uncovered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025  AKIpress News Agency

External factors will drive inflation in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyExternal factors will drive inflation in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's e-commerce market reaches $525 million in 2025 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's e-commerce market reaches $525 million in 2025  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan - Welcome to the United NationsKyrgyzstan  Welcome to the United Nations

Kyrgyzstan has untapped potential in exporting intellectual and creative services - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan has untapped potential in exporting intellectual and creative services  AKIpress News Agency

Cold snap expected in Kyrgyzstan since Nov 4 - AKIpress News AgencyCold snap expected in Kyrgyzstan since Nov 4  AKIpress News Agency

IMF offers recommendations for sustaining Kyrgyzstan's high economic growth - AKIpress News AgencyIMF offers recommendations for sustaining Kyrgyzstan's high economic growth  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Goes Crypto: National Stablecoin Launches with Binance - Modern DiplomacyKyrgyzstan Goes Crypto: National Stablecoin Launches with Binance  Modern Diplomacy

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Northern Kyrgyzstan; Tremors felt across Central Asia - News On AIRMagnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Northern Kyrgyzstan; Tremors felt across Central Asia  News On AIR

Dairy sector development project in Kyrgyzstan enters second phase, expanding to 3 regions - AKIpress News AgencyDairy sector development project in Kyrgyzstan enters second phase, expanding to 3 regions  AKIpress News Agency

GDP growth of Kyrgyzstan expected to reach 10% by end of year - Chairman of Financial Market Regulation Service - AKIpress News AgencyGDP growth of Kyrgyzstan expected to reach 10% by end of year - Chairman of Financial Market Regulation Service  AKIpress News Agency

CEC to hold another test vote in all polling stations across Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyCEC to hold another test vote in all polling stations across Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, sign the Protocol and exchange the Instrument of Ratification of Bilateral Investment Trea - PIBUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, sign the Protocol and exchange the Instrument of Ratification of Bilateral Investment Trea  PIB

Kyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin on BNB Chain, Eyes National Digital Currency and Crypto Reserve - Yahoo FinanceKyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin on BNB Chain, Eyes National Digital Currency and Crypto Reserve  Yahoo Finance

Kyrgyzstan's e-commerce growing at 13% annually - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's e-commerce growing at 13% annually  AKIpress News Agency

Memorandum of cooperation signed to strengthen Kyrgyzstan's investment climate - AKIpress News AgencyMemorandum of cooperation signed to strengthen Kyrgyzstan's investment climate  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan sign roadmaps for cooperation - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan sign roadmaps for cooperation  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan Adopts Snow Leopard as National Symbol, Unveils Official Logo - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Adopts Snow Leopard as National Symbol, Unveils Official Logo  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Joins Digital Currency Race With Binance-Backed Stablecoin Launch - ABP Live EnglishKyrgyzstan Joins Digital Currency Race With Binance-Backed Stablecoin Launch  ABP Live English

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue - ReutersKyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue  Reuters

Kyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin on BNB Chain - CoinMarketCapKyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin on BNB Chain  CoinMarketCap

Kyrgyzstan to purchase ballistic identification equipment worth 14.6 mln soms - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan to purchase ballistic identification equipment worth 14.6 mln soms  AKIpress News Agency

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Reports Profit Surge in 2025 - The Times Of Central AsiaNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan Reports Profit Surge in 2025  The Times Of Central Asia

Rights group demands reversal of Kyrgyzstan court decision to ban investigative media outlets - Jurist.orgRights group demands reversal of Kyrgyzstan court decision to ban investigative media outlets  Jurist.org

Kyrgyzstan and India discuss strengthening trade and multilateral ties - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan and India discuss strengthening trade and multilateral ties  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's Crypto Revolution: A Model for Global Financial Inclusion - OneSafeKyrgyzstan's Crypto Revolution: A Model for Global Financial Inclusion  OneSafe

Ombudsperson and UN officials discuss proposed reintroduction of death penalty in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyOmbudsperson and UN officials discuss proposed reintroduction of death penalty in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's Crypto Banking Revolution: Leading Central Asia in Digital Asset Integration - OneSafeKyrgyzstan's Crypto Banking Revolution: Leading Central Asia in Digital Asset Integration  OneSafe

Kyrgyzstan to Launch Program for Recycled Resources Market - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan to Launch Program for Recycled Resources Market  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan-India Ties: Moving Towards Further Consolidation - NatStratKyrgyzstan-India Ties: Moving Towards Further Consolidation  NatStrat

Kyrgyzstan’s CEC accredits 29 international parliamentary election observers - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan’s CEC accredits 29 international parliamentary election observers  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses - India TodayKyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses  India Today

India, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force - News On AIRIndia, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force  News On AIR

Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout - TradingViewKyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout  TradingView

Action plan for Kyrgyzstan's National Development Program 2030 discussed in Bishkek - AKIpress News AgencyAction plan for Kyrgyzstan's National Development Program 2030 discussed in Bishkek  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan’s march to smother the free press - Novastan FranceKyrgyzstan’s march to smother the free press  Novastan France

Russia Joins Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, China, South Korea, India, Tajikistan And New Visitors As Uzbekistan Welcomes Over Eight Million Foreign Tourists In 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldRussia Joins Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, China, South Korea, India, Tajikistan And New Visitors As Uzbekistan Welcomes Over Eight Million Foreign Tourists In 2025  Travel And Tour World

Green Cities program implemented in Kyrgyzstan with EBRD support - AKIpress News AgencyGreen Cities program implemented in Kyrgyzstan with EBRD support  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan aiming for stars with its zealous economic growth targets and SDGs by 2030 - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan aiming for stars with its zealous economic growth targets and SDGs by 2030  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Adds Binance Coin to National Crypto Reserves - Analytics InsightKyrgyzstan Adds Binance Coin to National Crypto Reserves  Analytics Insight

E-commerce park being developed in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGE-commerce park being developed in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan's GDP growth expected to reach 10 percent this year - 24.KGKyrgyzstan's GDP growth expected to reach 10 percent this year  24.KG

Japarov Pledges Energy Independence Within 2.5 Years - The Times Of Central AsiaJaparov Pledges Energy Independence Within 2.5 Years  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan's post-COVID program supported MSMEs with loans for job preservation - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's post-COVID program supported MSMEs with loans for job preservation  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to launch stablecoin on BNB, plans CBDC in partnership with adviser Changpeng Zhao - theblock.coKyrgyzstan to launch stablecoin on BNB, plans CBDC in partnership with adviser Changpeng Zhao  theblock.co

Kyrgyzstan launches early warning system for new drugs and psychoactive substances - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan launches early warning system for new drugs and psychoactive substances  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to Achieve Energy Independence in 2.5 Years: President Japarov - The Diplomatic InsightKyrgyzstan to Achieve Energy Independence in 2.5 Years: President Japarov  The Diplomatic Insight

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Kyrgyzstan, tremors felt across Central Asia - India TodayMagnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Kyrgyzstan, tremors felt across Central Asia  India Today

Kyrgyzstan Launches KGST Stablecoin and Advances Digital Som Pilot - unchainedcrypto.comKyrgyzstan Launches KGST Stablecoin and Advances Digital Som Pilot  unchainedcrypto.com

Kyrgyzstan Snap Election: Democracy on Edge or Politics as Usual? - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Snap Election: Democracy on Edge or Politics as Usual?  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance - AnewZKyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance  AnewZ

Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan urges farmers to plant winter wheat - UkrAgroConsultMinistry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan urges farmers to plant winter wheat  UkrAgroConsult

Bank lending in Kyrgyzstan rises by over one-third, exceeding 447 billion soms - AKIpress News AgencyBank lending in Kyrgyzstan rises by over one-third, exceeding 447 billion soms  AKIpress News Agency

Frozen fruit exports from Kyrgyzstan increases four times - 24.KGFrozen fruit exports from Kyrgyzstan increases four times  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan Bets on Blockchain With KGST Stablecoin and Digital Som Pilot - CoinLawKyrgyzstan Bets on Blockchain With KGST Stablecoin and Digital Som Pilot  CoinLaw

Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious - ????-????Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious  ????-????

Not just drugs: SCNS Chairman of Kyrgyzstan outlines border threats - 24.KGNot just drugs: SCNS Chairman of Kyrgyzstan outlines border threats  24.KG

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

Kyrgyzstan shares experience in prevention of non-communicable diseases at 75th session of WHO Regional Committee for Europe - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan shares experience in prevention of non-communicable diseases at 75th session of WHO Regional Committee for Europe  AKIpress News Agency

More than 10,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan study in Russian universities - AKIpress News AgencyMore than 10,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan study in Russian universities  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan achieves full self-sufficiency in sugar and eggs - 24.KGKyrgyzstan achieves full self-sufficiency in sugar and eggs  24.KG

Archaeologists of Kyrgyz-Russian expedition discover ancient female figure carved in stone in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyArchaeologists of Kyrgyz-Russian expedition discover ancient female figure carved in stone in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Partners with Binance to Launch National Stablecoin and Digital Currency Initiative - Serrari GroupKyrgyzstan Partners with Binance to Launch National Stablecoin and Digital Currency Initiative  Serrari Group

Kyrgyzstan aims to double GDP per capita to $4,500 by 2030 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan aims to double GDP per capita to $4,500 by 2030  AKIpress News Agency

US, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences  Travel And Tour World

EBRD Vice President explains why Kyrgyzstan's debt to bank is comparatively small - AKIpress News AgencyEBRD Vice President explains why Kyrgyzstan's debt to bank is comparatively small  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan aims to transform from landlocked to land-linked transit country - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan aims to transform from landlocked to land-linked transit country  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan strengthens logistics ties, freight volume grows over 21% - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan strengthens logistics ties, freight volume grows over 21%  AKIpress News Agency

International reserves of Kyrgyzstan exceed $7.5 billion - AKIpress News AgencyInternational reserves of Kyrgyzstan exceed $7.5 billion  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan unveils KGST stablecoin, says Binance founder CZ - Tech in AsiaKyrgyzstan unveils KGST stablecoin, says Binance founder CZ  Tech in Asia

Kyrgyzstan and Binance Strengthen Partnership in Digital Economy Development - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan and Binance Strengthen Partnership in Digital Economy Development  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan has significant hydropower potential of 140 billion kWh - Presidential Administration official - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan has significant hydropower potential of 140 billion kWh - Presidential Administration official  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin, Establishes Crypto Reserve, Finalizes CBDC Deployment - Bitcoin.com NewsKyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin, Establishes Crypto Reserve, Finalizes CBDC Deployment  Bitcoin.com News

Kyrgyzstan on the path to inclusive and gender-sensitive legislative reforms - United Nations Development ProgrammeKyrgyzstan on the path to inclusive and gender-sensitive legislative reforms  United Nations Development Programme

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan opens gold vault with 1,000-ton capacity - AKIpress News AgencyNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan opens gold vault with 1,000-ton capacity  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan sees rapid upswing in domestic e-commerce in 2025 - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan sees rapid upswing in domestic e-commerce in 2025  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan aims to double agricultural exports by 2030 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan aims to double agricultural exports by 2030  AKIpress News Agency

Schools and kindergartens in Kyrgyzstan are 71 percent supplied with coal - 24.KGSchools and kindergartens in Kyrgyzstan are 71 percent supplied with coal  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan signs investment agreement for 250 MW solar power plant in Batken region - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan signs investment agreement for 250 MW solar power plant in Batken region  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons ? positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law - ICRCKyrgyzstan: Signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons ? positive step in strengthening commitment to international humanitarian law  ICRC

Kyrgyzstan prioritizes transport and logistics development, aims for regional hub status by 2030 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan prioritizes transport and logistics development, aims for regional hub status by 2030  AKIpress News Agency

Standard & Poor's reaffirms B+ credit rating for Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyStandard & Poor's reaffirms B+ credit rating for Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency