Kyrgyzstan Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kyrgyz Republic |
Common Name | Kyrgyzstan – /ˌkəɹ.ɡɪˈstæn/ |
Nationality | Kyrgyzstani(s) – noun, Kyrgyzstani – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 7 provinces and 2 cities |
Total Population | 6.2 million (#112) with 37.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Bishkek (capital city) |
Major Languages | Kyrgyz (official), Uzbek, Russian (official) |
Electricity Access | 99.6% of total population |
Internet Access | 78% of total population |
Currency | Soms (KGS) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $35.4 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $5,100 (#172) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 199,951 sq km / 77,202 sq mi (#87) with 4.1% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Central Asia |
Bordering Countries | China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Kyrgyz Respublikasynyn Mamlekettik Gimni” (National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic)