Kyrgyzstan: flag, capital and facts
Kyrgyzstan is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Bishkek. Population — 7,221,868. Area — 199,951 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Kyrgyzstan
Red with a sun, and inside the sun the roof of a yurt.
The capital of Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is not a biscuit — a bishkek is the paddle used to stir mare's milk.
Facts about Kyrgyzstan
- Official name
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 7,221,868
- Area
- 199,951 km²
- Currency
- KGS (с)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 41°, 75°
How to remember the name
The nameKyrgyzstan is the land of the Tian Shan mountains and Lake Issyk-Kul.
Did you know?
On Kyrgyzstan's flag is the roof of a yurt, seen as if you were looking up from inside.
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