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Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан) is a country in Central Asia. It has borders with the People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Its
capital is Bishkek (formerly Frunze).
History
Main article: History of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan was annexed by the Russian Empire in 1864; it achieved
independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Under the USSR, it became a
Soviet Socialist Republic in 1937 with the full name of Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic, commonly referred to as Kirghizia or Kirghiz SSR.
Politics
Main article: Politics of Kyrgyzstan
Oblasttar
Main article: Oblasttar of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is divided into 7 oblasts (singular - oblast, derived from Russian meaning region, province) and 2 cities:
Bishkek city, Batken oblast, Chui oblast
(Tokmok), Jalalabad oblast, Naryn Oblast, Osh
Oblast, Osh city,Talas oblast, Yssyk-Kul oblast (Karakol).
Note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center
name following in parentheses).
Geography
Main article: Geography of Kyrgyzstan
Map of Kyrgyzstan
Places include: Kara-Su
Lake: Issyk Kul
Economy
Main article: Economy of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a small, poor, mountainous country with a predominantly agricultural economy. Cotton, wool, and meat are the main
agricultural products and exports. Industrial exports include gold, mercury, uranium, and
electricity. Kyrgyzstan has been one of the most progressive countries of the
former Soviet Union in carrying out market reforms. Following a successful stabilization program, which lowered inflation from
88% in 1994 to 15% for 1997, attention is turning toward stimulating growth. Much of the government's stock in enterprises has
been sold. Drops in production had been severe since the breakup of the Soviet Union in December 1991, but by mid-1995 production
began to recover and exports began to increase. Pensioners, unemployed workers, and government workers with salary arrears
continue to suffer. Foreign assistance played a substantial role in the country's economic turnaround in 1996-97. The government
has adopted a series of measures to combat such severe problems as excessive external debt, inflation, inadequate revenue
collection, and the spillover from Russia's economic disorders. Kyrgyzstan has enjoyed moderate growth every year since 1999.
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of
Kyrgyzstan
Culture
Main article: Culture of Kyrgyzstan
Holidays
| Date |
English Name |
Local Name |
Remarks |
| January 1st |
New Year's Day |
Жаны жыл (Kyrgyz),
Новый Год (Russian) |
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| January 7th |
Orthodox Christmas |
Иса Пайгамбардын туулган кγню (Kyrgyz),
Рождество Христово (Russian) |
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Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Kyrgyzstan
- Transportation in Kyrgyzstan
- Military of Kyrgyzstan
- Foreign relations of
Kyrgyzstan
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