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Kyrgyzstan geography facts

Kyrgyzstan is a country or territory in Central Asia. Its capital is Bishkek, and its currency is Kyrgyzstani som.

Official name
Kyrgyz Republic
Capital
Bishkek
Region
Asia
Subregion
Central Asia
Currency
Kyrgyzstani som
Languages
Kyrgyz, Russian
Land neighbours
China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Area
199,951 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+996
Internet domain
.kg

Quick answers about Kyrgyzstan

What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.

What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan uses Kyrgyzstani som.

Where is Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan is in Central Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Kyrgyzstan?

The reference languages listed for Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz, Russian.

Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan shares listed land borders with China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.

Is Kyrgyzstan landlocked?

Yes. Kyrgyzstan is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Kyrgyzstan

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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