Kyrgyzstan

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

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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
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S-300PS deployment in Kyrgyzstan signals Russian power play - BulgarianMilitary.comS-300PS deployment in Kyrgyzstan signals Russian power play  BulgarianMilitary.com

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Kyrgyzstan envoy meets Hanif Abbasi - Daily TimesKyrgyzstan envoy meets Hanif Abbasi  Daily Times

From batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips | Ethical holidays - The GuardianFrom batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips | Ethical holidays  The Guardian

Kyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives - EurasianetKyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives  Eurasianet

Kyrgyzstan’s president signs CBDC law giving ‘digital som’ legal status - CointelegraphKyrgyzstan’s president signs CBDC law giving ‘digital som’ legal status  Cointelegraph

Kyrgyzstan President Brings CBDC a Step Closer to Reality - CoinDeskKyrgyzstan President Brings CBDC a Step Closer to Reality  CoinDesk

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Kyrgyzstan on blockchain tech - CointelegraphBinance co-founder Changpeng Zhao to advise Kyrgyzstan on blockchain tech  Cointelegraph

Kyrgyzstan Launches Digital Solutions to Serve People - United Nations Development ProgrammeKyrgyzstan Launches Digital Solutions to Serve People  United Nations Development Programme

Kyrgyzstan settles treaty award over hotel seizure - Global Arbitration ReviewKyrgyzstan settles treaty award over hotel seizure  Global Arbitration Review

Budget execution in health: Kyrgyzstan case study - World Health Organization (WHO)Budget execution in health: Kyrgyzstan case study  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agree on joint use of Chechme spring - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agree on joint use of Chechme spring  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review - ohchrKyrgyzstan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review  ohchr

17 things to know before going to Kyrgyzstan - Lonely Planet17 things to know before going to Kyrgyzstan  Lonely Planet

???? Kyrgyzstan: Trio Nomad to Intervision 2025 - Eurovoix World???? Kyrgyzstan: Trio Nomad to Intervision 2025  Eurovoix World

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan agree on joint use of Chashma spring - Daryo.uzUzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan agree on joint use of Chashma spring  Daryo.uz

Kyrgyzstan Prepares for First-Ever Ultramarathon Around Lake Issyk-Kul - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Prepares for First-Ever Ultramarathon Around Lake Issyk-Kul  The Times Of Central Asia

10 Observations About Kyrgyzstan - persuasion.community10 Observations About Kyrgyzstan  persuasion.community

Kyrgyzstan accedes to the First Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict - UNESCOKyrgyzstan accedes to the First Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict  UNESCO

Safeguarding Kyrgyzstan’s Mountain ecosystems - United Nations Development ProgrammeSafeguarding Kyrgyzstan’s Mountain ecosystems  United Nations Development Programme

Two earthquakes hit Kyrgyzstan within 5 minutes on Apr. 25 - AKIpress News AgencyTwo earthquakes hit Kyrgyzstan within 5 minutes on Apr. 25  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan agree to create "green corridor" for agricultural exports - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan agree to create "green corridor" for agricultural exports  AKIpress News Agency

All participants of math Olympiad in Antalya return to Kyrgyzstan - MFA - AKIpress News AgencyAll participants of math Olympiad in Antalya return to Kyrgyzstan - MFA  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan's national ice hockey team beats Turkmenistan at World Championship - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's national ice hockey team beats Turkmenistan at World Championship  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan offers American investors projects in energy and mining sectors - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan offers American investors projects in energy and mining sectors  qazinform.com

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

Suspect in extremist material distribution extradited from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencySuspect in extremist material distribution extradited from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan sees growth in service sector in 1Q2025 - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan sees growth in service sector in 1Q2025  Trend News Agency

Attempted coup d'etat with foreign links thwarted in Kyrgyzstan - The Economic TimesAttempted coup d'etat with foreign links thwarted in Kyrgyzstan  The Economic Times

Kyrgyzstan: Türk says human rights are best guide where different interests must be balanced - ohchrKyrgyzstan: Türk says human rights are best guide where different interests must be balanced  ohchr

Ice Hockey World Championship: Kyrgyzstan defeats Turkmenistan - 24.KGIce Hockey World Championship: Kyrgyzstan defeats Turkmenistan  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan sets exciting new timeline for Kulanak HPP launch - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan sets exciting new timeline for Kulanak HPP launch  Trend News Agency

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok - Business StandardIndia-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok  Business Standard

Kyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat - The HinduKyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat  The Hindu

Kyrgyzstan suggests establishment of Mountainous Countries Development Fund - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan suggests establishment of Mountainous Countries Development Fund  AKIpress News Agency

The Kyrgyz-Tajik-Uzbek Summit: Marking the End of Central Asia’s Soviet Legacy - orfonline.orgThe Kyrgyz-Tajik-Uzbek Summit: Marking the End of Central Asia’s Soviet Legacy  orfonline.org

Kyrgyzstan to cooperate with Bahrain in healthcare - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan to cooperate with Bahrain in healthcare  AKIpress News Agency

Fruit and nut imports from China to Kyrgyzstan soar in March 2025 - FreshPlazaFruit and nut imports from China to Kyrgyzstan soar in March 2025  FreshPlaza

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

Kyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M - Defense MirrorKyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M  Defense Mirror

Kyrgyzstan’s UN Mission Opens Environmental Art Exhibition in New York - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan’s UN Mission Opens Environmental Art Exhibition in New York  The Times Of Central Asia

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Vice Prime Minister of Lesotho consider issues of sustainable development of mountain regions - AKIpress News AgencyForeign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Vice Prime Minister of Lesotho consider issues of sustainable development of mountain regions  AKIpress News Agency

Special Forces and Kyrgyzstan's Scorpion Brigade exercise to enhance interoperability - The New Indian ExpressSpecial Forces and Kyrgyzstan's Scorpion Brigade exercise to enhance interoperability  The New Indian Express

Kyrgyzstan: Rights Defender Detained - Human Rights WatchKyrgyzstan: Rights Defender Detained  Human Rights Watch

Kyrgyzstan launches contest for new national anthem - Taipei TimesKyrgyzstan launches contest for new national anthem  Taipei Times

Kyrgyz agricultural products to be imported to Kazakhstan via "green corridor" - 24.KGKyrgyz agricultural products to be imported to Kazakhstan via "green corridor"  24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes - Euronews.comKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes  Euronews.com

Delivery of goods from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan takes 13 days on average due to border checks - expert - AKIpress News AgencyDelivery of goods from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan takes 13 days on average due to border checks - expert  AKIpress News Agency

Central Asia on alert after ISIS attempts coup in Kyrgyzstan; threatens Tajik govt - The Economic TimesCentral Asia on alert after ISIS attempts coup in Kyrgyzstan; threatens Tajik govt  The Economic Times

Launch of 63 agricultural processing enterprises planned in 2025 in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyLaunch of 63 agricultural processing enterprises planned in 2025 in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Tender for purchase of 100 elevators for Bishkek announced in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGTender for purchase of 100 elevators for Bishkek announced in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan participating in math olympiad in Turkey were not left unattended upon detention of math teacher - AKIpress News AgencySchoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan participating in math olympiad in Turkey were not left unattended upon detention of math teacher  AKIpress News Agency

World Cup 2025: Kyrgyzstan's hockey team defeats Bosnia - AKIpress News AgencyWorld Cup 2025: Kyrgyzstan's hockey team defeats Bosnia  AKIpress News Agency

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Holds Talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov  fmprc.gov.cn

"Apricot Blossom" festival held in Batken with participants from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan - AKIpress News Agency"Apricot Blossom" festival held in Batken with participants from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan and Slovakia discuss location of production of electric cars - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan and Slovakia discuss location of production of electric cars  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyz Bank Launches Loan Self-Limitation to Fight Fraud and Boost Cybersecurity - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyz Bank Launches Loan Self-Limitation to Fight Fraud and Boost Cybersecurity  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan negotiating lift of sanctions against Keremet Bank with U.S. - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan negotiating lift of sanctions against Keremet Bank with U.S.  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan proposes to Slovakia to create joint pharmaceutical ventures and increase agricultural exports - Ministry of Economy - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan proposes to Slovakia to create joint pharmaceutical ventures and increase agricultural exports - Ministry of Economy  AKIpress News Agency

Expo 2025 in Osaka: Kyrgyzstan presents honey to 83yo man earlier detained by police on suspicion of honey theft - AKIpress News AgencyExpo 2025 in Osaka: Kyrgyzstan presents honey to 83yo man earlier detained by police on suspicion of honey theft  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan - IFADKyrgyzstan  IFAD

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament announces call for nominations for Judicial Affairs Council - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan's Parliament announces call for nominations for Judicial Affairs Council  AKIpress News Agency

WHO provides laboratory equipment to enhance diagnostics in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO provides laboratory equipment to enhance diagnostics in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan praise growing cultural ties - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan praise growing cultural ties  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Enhancing RCCE-IM skills: training for immunization workers in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Enhancing RCCE-IM skills: training for immunization workers in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Small and medium enterprises in Kyrgyzstan to receive $120 million as part of sustainable financial market development project - World Bank - AKIpress News AgencySmall and medium enterprises in Kyrgyzstan to receive $120 million as part of sustainable financial market development project - World Bank  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan is Confidently Advancing on the Path of Digital Transformation - United Nations Development ProgrammeKyrgyzstan is Confidently Advancing on the Path of Digital Transformation  United Nations Development Programme

Lecture on Mirza Kadim Irevani's legacy delivered in Kyrgyzstan [PHOTOS] - AzerNewsLecture on Mirza Kadim Irevani's legacy delivered in Kyrgyzstan [PHOTOS]  AzerNews

Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal - Drishti IASKyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal  Drishti IAS

Kyrgyzstan has become first country that developed telemedicine project: President Japarov - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan has become first country that developed telemedicine project: President Japarov  AKIpress News Agency

Cyprus provides scholarships to students from Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGCyprus provides scholarships to students from Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

IFC ready to invest $130 million in Kyrgyzstan's renewable energy and water supply projects - AKIpress News AgencyIFC ready to invest $130 million in Kyrgyzstan's renewable energy and water supply projects  AKIpress News Agency

President of Kyrgyzstan arrives in Bahrain for official visit - qazinform.comPresident of Kyrgyzstan arrives in Bahrain for official visit  qazinform.com

Advancing cancer prevention and care in Kyrgyzstan: steps on a new road - World Health Organization (WHO)Advancing cancer prevention and care in Kyrgyzstan: steps on a new road  World Health Organization (WHO)

Foreign Ministry clarifying reasons of detention of Kyrgyzstan math teacher in Istanbul - AKIpress News AgencyForeign Ministry clarifying reasons of detention of Kyrgyzstan math teacher in Istanbul  AKIpress News Agency

Five Maltese poachers caught in Kyrgyzstan with dozens of protected birds - Times of MaltaFive Maltese poachers caught in Kyrgyzstan with dozens of protected birds  Times of Malta

Kyrgyzstan approves the National Interpretation Document for GLOBALG.A.P. version 6 - United Nations Development ProgrammeKyrgyzstan approves the National Interpretation Document for GLOBALG.A.P. version 6  United Nations Development Programme

Training of simultaneous interpreters for construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway discussed in Ministry of Education - AKIpress News AgencyTraining of simultaneous interpreters for construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway discussed in Ministry of Education  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan agree to hold investment forum in Karachi - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan and Pakistan agree to hold investment forum in Karachi  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan: Journalists sentenced to years in prison - International Federation of Journalists - IFJKyrgyzstan: Journalists sentenced to years in prison  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan sign deals - ZAWYABahrain and Kyrgyzstan sign deals  ZAWYA

New EU-funded project launched to strengthen digital health in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)New EU-funded project launched to strengthen digital health in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Imported malaria cases registered in Kyrgyzstan - AKIpress News AgencyImported malaria cases registered in Kyrgyzstan  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Joins the Green Agriculture Initiative as a Pilot Country - Food and Agriculture OrganizationKyrgyzstan Joins the Green Agriculture Initiative as a Pilot Country  Food and Agriculture Organization

FAO set to inaugurate its formal representation in Kyrgyzstan - Trend News AgencyFAO set to inaugurate its formal representation in Kyrgyzstan  Trend News Agency

Alley of Heroes of Kyrgyzstan to appear at Ata-Beyit memorial complex - AKIpress News AgencyAlley of Heroes of Kyrgyzstan to appear at Ata-Beyit memorial complex  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan and Qatar discuss start of direct flights - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan and Qatar discuss start of direct flights  AKIpress News Agency

Local Employee of Russian Cultural Agency Detained in Recruitment Case in Kyrgyzstan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLocal Employee of Russian Cultural Agency Detained in Recruitment Case in Kyrgyzstan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Foreigner wanted by Russia detained in Kyrgyzstan - 24.KGForeigner wanted by Russia detained in Kyrgyzstan  24.KG

Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan urges police officers to work honestly - AKIpress News AgencyInterior Minister of Kyrgyzstan urges police officers to work honestly  AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan: Measles Situation 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRKG021) - ReliefWebKyrgyzstan: Measles Situation 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRKG021)  ReliefWeb

Azerbaijan Culture Days wraps up in Kyrgyzstan with jazz concert [PHOTOS] - AzerNewsAzerbaijan Culture Days wraps up in Kyrgyzstan with jazz concert [PHOTOS]  AzerNews

Kyrgyzstan holds opening of Azerbaijan Culture Days - Latest news from AzerbaijanKyrgyzstan holds opening of Azerbaijan Culture Days  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Kambar-Ata-1 HPP is key element of energy security of Kyrgyzstan and entire Central Asia: Cabinet Chairman - AKIpress News AgencyKambar-Ata-1 HPP is key element of energy security of Kyrgyzstan and entire Central Asia: Cabinet Chairman  AKIpress News Agency

Protecting communities from epidemics in Kyrgyzstan’s rural north - IFRCProtecting communities from epidemics in Kyrgyzstan’s rural north  IFRC

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan ratifies double taxation avoidance agreement with Korea - AKIpress News AgencyParliament of Kyrgyzstan ratifies double taxation avoidance agreement with Korea  AKIpress News Agency

Tehran, Bishkek discuss boosting environmental ties - Tehran TimesTehran, Bishkek discuss boosting environmental ties  Tehran Times

Hospital financing reforms key to delivering improved health services in Kyrgyzstan - World Health Organization (WHO)Hospital financing reforms key to delivering improved health services in Kyrgyzstan  World Health Organization (WHO)

UHC-Partnership: Kyrgyzstan controls the prices of essential medicines in pursuit of health for all - World Health Organization (WHO)UHC-Partnership: Kyrgyzstan controls the prices of essential medicines in pursuit of health for all  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan can offer access to Central Asian market, labor force, natural resources to Slovak businesses: Minister - AKIpress News AgencyKyrgyzstan can offer access to Central Asian market, labor force, natural resources to Slovak businesses: Minister  AKIpress News Agency