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Kyrgyzstan
Also Known As Kyrgyz Republic
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Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, dominated by the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. It declared independence from the Soviet Union on 31 August 1991. Its capital is Bishkek.
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Population2026 estimate, reported as a rounded figure of approximately 7.4 million in the article's own infobox. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearKyrgyzstan declared independence from the Soviet Union on 31 August 1991; the independence was recognized on 26 December 1991 when the Soviet Union dissolved. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Bishkek is Kyrgyzstan's capital.
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Bishkek is Kyrgyzstan's capital.
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1. Kyrgyzstan (Wikipedia)
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Bishkek
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200,105 km2 (77,261 sq mi)
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7.4 million (107th)
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Declared 31 August 1991; Recognized 26 December 1991
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Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the east.
Bishkek (Wikipedia)
Bishkek (Wikipedia)
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Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek (until 1926), and then Frunze (1926–1991), is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
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