The Kyrgyz Republic is a mountainous country in Central Asia. Its capital is Bishkek and the state language is Kyrgyz. Most of its territory lies within the Tian Shan mountain range, and Issyk-Kul is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world.
Key facts
- Capital: Bishkek
- State language: Kyrgyz
- Currency: som (KGS)
- Area: approximately 199,900 km²