Kyrgyzstan |
Capital : Bishkek is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan
Official Language : Kyrgyz and Russian are the official languages of Kyrgyzstan
Currency : Som is the currency of Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous landlocked country situated in the central part of Asia. The nation is officially termed as the Kyrgyz Republic and is known as "the Switzerland of Central Asia". The country has an estimated population of 5,264,000 and covers an area of 199,900 sq. Km. The majority of the population in Kyrgyzstan are the followers of the Islam religion. The nation as formerly an Asian Soviet but later on achieved its independence in the year 1991. Kazakhstan, People's Republic of China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are the neighboring countries of Kyrgyzstan.
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The Tian Shan Range covers the most part of the nation while the valleys and basins share the remaining part of the topography. The climate of the region varies from one part of the nation to the other depending on the elevation. Our site Allwonderscountries offers detailed information about Kyrgyzstan
Major Cities
Bishkek nestled at the northern part of the nation is the capital and the largest city. The ancient town of Osh is considered to be the second city of Kyrgyzstan nestled in the Fergana Valley. The other major cities of the nation are Batken, Jalal- Abad, Kara-Kul, Kemin, Naryn, Suluktu, Talas, Tokmok, Uzgen, Toktogul and Kant.
Tourist Attractions
The historical sights and the archaeological evidences are the special attractions of Kyrgyzstan. Burana Tower located a few miles away from Tokmok is a famous haunt for the tourists. The origin of the minaret dates back to the eleventh century and is taken to be one of the first such type buildings in the whole of central Asia. The charming woodlands in the valley of River Arslanbob cover an area of more than 600,000 hectares. The woodlands are treasure houses of nut and fruit trees and the legends also describe a close association of the place with the great Greek warrior Alexander.
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The Gumbez of Manas is another special attraction of the place. The astounding beauty of the Ala-Archa gorge is a popular recreational center of the land. The Alamedin River flows through the region and is a favorite location for the tourists, climbers and the local people of Kyrgyzstan. More than ten thousand pieces of stone inscriptions of Cholpon-Ata offers a wide display of primitive images. Altyn Arashan and Jailoo are the other special attractions of the place. |
Accommodation
The great ambience and unique recreational facilities makes the hotels in Kyrgyzstan so popular among the tourists. The hotels overlooking breathtaking sights coupled with luxurious amenities are even available at affordable prices to suit your pockets. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Pinara Hotel, Golden Dragon Hotel Bishkek and Hotel Ak-Keme Bishkek are the top and most popular hotels of the nation. If you are willing to cut down your budget expenditures make it a point to opt for affordable hotels in Kyrgyzstan. Issyk-Kul Hotel, Silk Road Lodge and Hotel Dostuk Bishkek are some of the popular budget hotels in Kyrgyzstan.
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Transportation
In the rural and inaccessible areas horse still remains to be the major means of transportation in Kyrgyzstan. The rails in the country cover a very short distance but the plans of extension of the railway lines are still to be implemented. Some special developments have been taken up to improve the quality of highways in Kyrgyzstan. Manas Airport in Bishkek is taken to be the main International terminal.
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Shopping
If you are in search of souvenirs and traditional stuff from Kyrgyzstan have a look at the wide array of products displayed in the popular department store of Bishkek, TSUM. The country is dotted with bazaars and stores for tourists to gather a large collection of local handicrafts. Hand carved masks and oven shaws are the best products displayed in Art Salon situated in Bishkek. While moving around in Tash Rabat the tourists are sure to come across the local women selling the high quality handmade shyrdaks and hats. Oak Park Gallery is a wonderful location to search for exquisite pieces of paintings.
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