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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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Northern Kyrgyzstan; Tremors felt across Central Asia - NewsonairMagnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Northern Kyrgyzstan; Tremors felt across Central Asia  Newsonair

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

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Kyrgyzstan, tremors felt across Central Asia - indiatoday.inMagnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Kyrgyzstan, tremors felt across Central Asia  indiatoday.in

Gazprom to increase gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan - qazinform.comGazprom to increase gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan Releases Its First Climate Action Transparency Report - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Releases Its First Climate Action Transparency Report  The Times Of Central Asia

Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan proposes setting minimum distance between playgrounds and roads - at least 20 meters - AKIpress News AgencyMinistry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan proposes setting minimum distance between playgrounds and roads - at least 20 meters  AKIpress News Agency

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

Kyrgyzstan Flood 2024 - DREF Final Report (MDRKG019) - ReliefWebKyrgyzstan Flood 2024 - DREF Final Report (MDRKG019)  ReliefWeb

Kyrgyzstan/Russia • Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia - Intelligence OnlineKyrgyzstan/Russia • Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia  Intelligence Online

Kyrgyzstan to Open 100 Overseas Polling Stations for 2025 Parliamentary Elections - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan to Open 100 Overseas Polling Stations for 2025 Parliamentary Elections  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan aims for upper-middle income status by 2030 with $4,500 GDP per capita - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan aims for upper-middle income status by 2030 with $4,500 GDP per capita  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan tests automated voting system ahead of November 30 parliamentary elections - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan tests automated voting system ahead of November 30 parliamentary elections  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Launches Development of English Law-Based Dispute Resolution Center - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Launches Development of English Law-Based Dispute Resolution Center  The Times Of Central Asia

Number of state-run "El Aman" pharmacies decreases in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyNumber of state-run "El Aman" pharmacies decreases in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Online purchase of gold bars not yet operational in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyOnline purchase of gold bars not yet operational in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Migration inflow to Kyrgyzstan increases in 2024 - AKIpress News AgencyMigration inflow to Kyrgyzstan increases in 2024  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's economic growth is "non-inclusive," says economist - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's economic growth is "non-inclusive," says economist  AKIpress News Agency

Proportion of Kyrgyzstan's external debt to GDP declining due to GDP growth - AKIpress News AgencyProportion of Kyrgyzstan's external debt to GDP declining due to GDP growth  AKIpress News Agency

ADB to provide $65 million for affordable housing program in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyADB to provide $65 million for affordable housing program in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Ministry of Interior of Kyrgyzstan holds meeting on enhancing service discipline during parliamentary elections - AKIpress News AgencyMinistry of Interior of Kyrgyzstan holds meeting on enhancing service discipline during parliamentary elections  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan exceeds key economic targets; GDP per capita jumps 1.5 times - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan exceeds key economic targets; GDP per capita jumps 1.5 times  AKIpress News Agency

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

President of National Olympic Committee of Kyrgyzstan meets with new Director of State Agency for Sports - AKIpress News AgencyPresident of National Olympic Committee of Kyrgyzstan meets with new Director of State Agency for Sports  AKIpress News Agency

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan region - Deccan HeraldMagnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan region  Deccan Herald

Kyrgyzstan Presents Its First Report on Climate Action Transparency - UNDPKyrgyzstan Presents Its First Report on Climate Action Transparency  UNDP

Kyrgyzstan to open 100 polling stations abroad ahead of snap parliamentary elections - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan to open 100 polling stations abroad ahead of snap parliamentary elections  qazinform.com

National Bank of Kytgyzstam taking preventive measures to avoid an 'overheating of economy' - AKIpress News AgencyNational Bank of Kytgyzstam taking preventive measures to avoid an 'overheating of economy'  AKIpress News Agency

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan to attend CIS Council of Foreign Ministers - AKIpress News AgencyForeign Minister of Kyrgyzstan to attend CIS Council of Foreign Ministers  AKIpress News Agency

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 to triple healthcare funding by 2030 as Bishkek forum highlights prevention, innovation, and sustainability - Daryo.uzKyrgyzstan to triple healthcare funding by 2030 as Bishkek forum highlights prevention, innovation, and sustainability  Daryo.uz

From Kyrgyzstan to Scotland: Shahsanem Murray’s Naked Nimbus Explores Love, Loss, and Belonging - The Times Of Central AsiaFrom Kyrgyzstan to Scotland: Shahsanem Murray’s Naked Nimbus Explores Love, Loss, and Belonging  The Times Of Central Asia

Asian Development Bank intends to expand cooperation with Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGAsian Development Bank intends to expand cooperation with Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan imposing temporary ban on exports of oil and petroleum products - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan imposing temporary ban on exports of oil and petroleum products  qazinform.com

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

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

Kyrgyzstan Faces Harsh Winter as Key Reservoir Hits Decade-Low Levels - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comKyrgyzstan Faces Harsh Winter as Key Reservoir Hits Decade-Low Levels  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Saudi Fund allocates $50 million loan for school construction in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGSaudi Fund allocates $50 million loan for school construction in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses - indiatoday.inKyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses  indiatoday.in

Kyrgyzstan intends to develop carbon credit market - 24.KGKyrgyzstan intends to develop carbon credit market  24.KG

Video cameras helped reduce crime in Kyrgyzstan by 40 percent - 24.KGVideo cameras helped reduce crime in Kyrgyzstan by 40 percent  24.KG

Tariel Otonbaev appointed Chief of General Staff of Kyrgyzstan's Armed Forces - AKIpress News AgencyTariel Otonbaev appointed Chief of General Staff of Kyrgyzstan's Armed Forces  AKIpress News Agency

Azerbaijan takes over OTS chairmanship from Kyrgyzstan - qazinform.comAzerbaijan takes over OTS chairmanship from Kyrgyzstan  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan Earthquake: 5.5-Magnitude Tremor Felt Across Region - Times NowKyrgyzstan Earthquake: 5.5-Magnitude Tremor Felt Across Region  Times Now

Kyrgyzstan could become a leader in carbon credit trading - ???????Kyrgyzstan could become a leader in carbon credit trading  ???????

ADB supports major projects in Kyrgyzstan, including Kambarata HHP 1 - 24.KGADB supports major projects in Kyrgyzstan, including Kambarata HHP 1  24.KG

Climate change: Who will represent Kyrgyzstan at COP-30 in Brazil - 24.KGClimate change: Who will represent Kyrgyzstan at COP-30 in Brazil  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan strengthen cooperation in water management - Az?rtacKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan strengthen cooperation in water management  Az?rtac

Kyrgyzstan to issue digital som - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan to issue digital som  qazinform.com

Neighbors may be upset, but water in Kyrgyzstan has truly decreased — Baisalov - 24.KGNeighbors may be upset, but water in Kyrgyzstan has truly decreased — Baisalov  24.KG

Volume of clothing production grows by 15.6% in Kyrgyzstan in 8 months - AKIpress News AgencyVolume of clothing production grows by 15.6% in Kyrgyzstan in 8 months  AKIpress News Agency

Over 460 vehicles fail technical inspection in Kyrgyzstan following legalization campaign - AKIpress News AgencyOver 460 vehicles fail technical inspection in Kyrgyzstan following legalization campaign  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan condemns countries that do not recognize climate change — Baisalov - 24.KGKyrgyzstan condemns countries that do not recognize climate change — Baisalov  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan adopts remote, not electronic, voting for now - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan adopts remote, not electronic, voting for now  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to open 100 polling stations abroad for upcoming parliamentary elections - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan to open 100 polling stations abroad for upcoming parliamentary elections  AKIpress News Agency

Quake in Kyrgyzstan damages houses and social facilities - qazinform.comQuake in Kyrgyzstan damages houses and social facilities  qazinform.com

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

Kyrgyzstan parliament votes to hold snap November election - ReutersKyrgyzstan parliament votes to hold snap November election  Reuters

ADB shifts to more concessional loans due to Kyrgyzstan's economic growth - AKIpress News AgencyADB shifts to more concessional loans due to Kyrgyzstan's economic growth  AKIpress News Agency

Adventure Tourism as a Driver of Regional Development in Kyrgyzstan - UNDPAdventure Tourism as a Driver of Regional Development in Kyrgyzstan  UNDP

Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Pledge Commitment to Safe, Secure and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology - International Atomic Energy AgencyBangladesh, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Pledge Commitment to Safe, Secure and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology  International Atomic Energy Agency

554 organizations operated in Kyrgyzstan's financial sector in H1 - AKIpress News Agency554 organizations operated in Kyrgyzstan's financial sector in H1  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan launches pilot project for non-geostationary satellite internet - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan launches pilot project for non-geostationary satellite internet  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's Greco-Roman team wins 4 medals at CIS Games in Azerbaijan - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's Greco-Roman team wins 4 medals at CIS Games in Azerbaijan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to triple healthcare funding to 130 billion soms by 2030 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan to triple healthcare funding to 130 billion soms by 2030  AKIpress News Agency

Infant mortality rate remains high in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyInfant mortality rate remains high in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

President: Central Asian countries and Russia remain key partners for Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGPresident: Central Asian countries and Russia remain key partners for Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan holds meeting on prevention of violence against children - AKIpress News AgencyMinistry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan holds meeting on prevention of violence against children  AKIpress News Agency

Registration for position of head of Hajj delegation begins in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyRegistration for position of head of Hajj delegation begins in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

French Ambassador praises Kyrgyzstan's advanced election technology - AKIpress News AgencyFrench Ambassador praises Kyrgyzstan's advanced election technology  AKIpress News Agency

Causes of eye injuries requiring urgent surgical intervention studied in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyCauses of eye injuries requiring urgent surgical intervention studied in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Emergency incidents cause damage worth 1.5 billion soms in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyEmergency incidents cause damage worth 1.5 billion soms in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Meetings of Karelia’s delegation within people’s diplomacy held in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGMeetings of Karelia’s delegation within people’s diplomacy held in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan's real sector profit grows 1.6 times in H1 2025 - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's real sector profit grows 1.6 times in H1 2025  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan supports regulation of situation in Gaza Strip: president's press secretary - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan supports regulation of situation in Gaza Strip: president's press secretary  AKIpress News Agency

Rahmon holds high-level talks with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan - ????-????Rahmon holds high-level talks with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan  ????-????

Kyrgyzstan's youth freestlyle team wins two medals at CIS Games in Azerbaijan - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's youth freestlyle team wins two medals at CIS Games in Azerbaijan  AKIpress News Agency

How "Kyrgyzstan's Gold" Can Revive Villages and Save the Land: The Story of the Revival of Ferula - UNDPHow "Kyrgyzstan's Gold" Can Revive Villages and Save the Land: The Story of the Revival of Ferula  UNDP

From data to action: Kyrgyzstan and Moldova launch new surveys to strengthen response to violence against women - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaFrom data to action: Kyrgyzstan and Moldova launch new surveys to strengthen response to violence against women  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Heart disease and cancer remain leading causes of death in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGHeart disease and cancer remain leading causes of death in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

What Tokayev’s Visit Means for Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan Ties - The Astana TimesWhat Tokayev’s Visit Means for Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan Ties  The Astana Times

SCO Summit in Tianjin: Kyrgyzstan Assumes Rotating Chairmanship - The Astana TimesSCO Summit in Tianjin: Kyrgyzstan Assumes Rotating Chairmanship  The Astana Times

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan region - AnewZMagnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan region  AnewZ

Enhancing Border Security: OSCE Highlights Progress and New Partnerships in Kyrgyzstan. - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeEnhancing Border Security: OSCE Highlights Progress and New Partnerships in Kyrgyzstan.  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Kyrgyzstan, China to Develop Major Logistics Hub on Border - The Diplomatic InsightKyrgyzstan, China to Develop Major Logistics Hub on Border  The Diplomatic Insight

Kyrgyzstan Says It’s Close to Being Removed from EU Flight Ban - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Says It’s Close to Being Removed from EU Flight Ban  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan may reconsider its climate commitments - 24.KGKyrgyzstan may reconsider its climate commitments  24.KG

Cardiovascular and oncological diseases are leading causes of death in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyCardiovascular and oncological diseases are leading causes of death in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan causes flight disruptions in Tashkent - Kun.uzEarthquake in Kyrgyzstan causes flight disruptions in Tashkent  Kun.uz

Kyrgyzstan: Media Workers Sentenced to Prison in Flawed Trial - Human Rights WatchKyrgyzstan: Media Workers Sentenced to Prison in Flawed Trial  Human Rights Watch

Kyrgyzstan presents preliminary findings and recommendations of the Country Gender Equality Profile - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaKyrgyzstan presents preliminary findings and recommendations of the Country Gender Equality Profile  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

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

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)

What To See And Do In Kyrgyzstan: A Complete Guide For First-Time Visitors - Outlook TravellerWhat To See And Do In Kyrgyzstan: A Complete Guide For First-Time Visitors  Outlook Traveller

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)

Kyrgyzstan sentences multiple regime critics - Civil Rights DefendersKyrgyzstan sentences multiple regime critics  Civil Rights Defenders

Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan transfers 102.1 billion soms to state budget - 24.KGCustoms Service of Kyrgyzstan transfers 102.1 billion soms to state budget  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary ban on import of vehicle bodies - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan introduces temporary ban on import of vehicle bodies  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade triples in 5 years, export growth narrows trade deficit - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's foreign trade triples in 5 years, export growth narrows trade deficit  AKIpress News Agency

List and forms of electoral documents for Parliament elections approved in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyList and forms of electoral documents for Parliament elections approved in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

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