Information about the Kyrgyz Republic

State in the north-east of Central Asia. It is located within the Pamir-Alai in the southwest and the Tien Shan in the northeast. It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and China.

 

Capital:

Bishkek.

Region:

Central Аsia.

Теrritory:

199 951 км²

Population:

6,523,529 people (2020).

Independence date:

31 august 1991 year

State language:

Official language:

Кyrgyz language

Russian language

Adminitrative division

Kyrgyzstan consists of 9 administrative-territorial units - Chui region, Talas region, Issyk-Kul region, Naryn region, Jalal-Abad region, Osh region, Batken region, Osh city and Bishkek city. Regional centers - Talas, Karakol, Naryn, Jalal-Abad, Osh, Batken.

Public administration:

Presidential Republic.

Head of the country:

President.

The highest legislative body:

Unicameral Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh),
term of 5 years.

The highest executive body:

Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Currency unit:

Kyrgyz som (KGS).