Kyrgyzstan - Wikipedia
WEBKyrgyzstan, [a] officially the Kyrgyz Republic, [b][13] is a landlocked country in eastern Central Asia, lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. Bishkek is the capital and largest city.
Bishkek - Wikipedia
WEBBishkek, [a] formerly known as Frunze, and before that Pishpek, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chüy Region. [b] Bishkek is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a …
Bishkek | Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBishkek, city and capital of Kyrgyzstan. It lies in the Chu River valley near the Kyrgyz Mountains at an elevation of 2,500–3,000 feet (750–900 metres). Bishkek is situated along the Alaarcha and Alamedin rivers and intersects in the …
Kyrgyzstan | People, Language, & History | Britannica
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Kyrgyzstan, country of Central Asia. It is bounded by Kazakhstan on the northwest and north, by China on the east and south, and by Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the south and west. Most of Kyrgyzstan’s borders run along mountain crests. The capital is Bishkek (known from 1862 to 1926 as Pishpek and from 1926 to 1991 as Frunze).
What Is The Capital Of Kyrgyzstan? - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 3, 2017 · Bishkek serves as the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It is also the country’s most populous city and houses a population of 937,400, as estimated in 2015. Bishkek occupies an area of 169.6 square km. The city is situated at an altitude of 2,600 ft off the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range’s northern fringe.
Bishkek travel - Lonely Planet | Kyrgyzstan, Asia
WEBMany travelers stick around just long enough to pick up visas for further travels in Central Asia, but dig into the culinary diversions, arts scene or nightlife of Kyrgyzstan's capital city and you may well be surprised by the vibrancy of this gateway to the Tien Shan.
Kyrgyzstan country profile - BBC News
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Capital: Bishkek. Area: 199,951 sq km. Population: 7 million. Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian, plus Uzbek, Uyghur, Kipchak. Life expectancy: 67 years (men) 76 years (women)
What is the Capital of Kyrgyzstan? - Mappr
WEBBishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The city is known for its tree-lined streets, Soviet-era architecture, and scenic Tien Shan mountain range backdrop.
Bishkek - New World Encyclopedia
WEBBishkek is the capital and largest city of a central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. Landlocked and entirely mountainous, Kyrgyzstan is dominated by the Tien Shan range, with many tall peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes.
Bishkek - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Bishkek (formerly Frunze) Capital of Kyrgyzstan, central Asia, on the River Chu. Founded in 1862 as Pishpek, it was the birthplace of a Soviet general, Mikhail Frunze, after whom it was renamed in 1926 when it became administrative centre of the Kirghiz Soviet Republic.