Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Quick Facts…

Official NameKyrgyz Republic
Common NameKyrgyzstan – /ˌkəɹ.ɡɪˈstæn/
NationalityKyrgyzstani(s) – noun, Kyrgyzstani – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1991 (from the Soviet Union)
Administrative Divisions7 provinces and 2 cities
Total Population6.2 million (#112) with 37.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasBishkek (capital city)
Major LanguagesKyrgyz (official), Uzbek, Russian (official)
Electricity Access99.6% of total population
Internet Access78% of total population
CurrencySoms (KGS)
Real GDP (PPP)$35.4 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$5,100 (#172) – 2022 estimate
Total Area199,951 sq km / 77,202 sq mi (#87) with 4.1% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Central Asia
Bordering CountriesChina, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Kyrgyz Respublikasynyn Mamlekettik Gimni” (National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic)