Kyrgyzstan

Where is Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan is in Central Asia, Asia, bordering China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Bishkek

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Central Asia

Population

6,322,800

Land area

199,951 km²

ISO codes

KG / KGZ

Languages

Kyrgyz, Russian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)

Calling code

+996

Internet domain

.kg

How Kyrgyzstan compares

Kyrgyzstan ranks 110th of 194 countries on this site by population and 85th by land area — roughly 0.08% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 33rd of 46 by population and 23rd by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Kyrgyzstan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Kyrgyzstan flag breaks down as 90% red, 9.4% yellow and 0.6% orange.

• 90% red
• 9.4% yellow
• 0.6% orange

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. The Tian Shan, or Celestial Mountains, cover much of Kyrgyzstan with snow peaks and alpine lakes.
2. The Epic of Manas, telling of a legendary warrior, is one of the longest oral epics on Earth.
3. Issyk-Kul, a deep alpine lake, never fully freezes despite mountain winters.
4. Felt shyrdak rugs and yurt-making remain living traditions among Kyrgyz families.
5. Eagle hunting with trained golden eagles survives among hunters in the mountainous south.

Bordering countries

• China
• Kazakhstan
• Tajikistan
• Uzbekistan

Kyrgyzstan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.

What continent is Kyrgyzstan in?

Kyrgyzstan is in Asia, specifically the Central Asia subregion.

What is the population of Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan has a population of roughly 6,322,800 people, across a land area of 199,951 km².

What language is spoken in Kyrgyzstan?

The main languages of Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian.

Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan shares a land border with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.