KYRGYZSTAN
Form of government – parlament republic.
Kyrgyzstan is divided into seven administrative provinces (oblasts)
Capital Bishkek
Population is 5.482. 000 people (2009)
More than 80 ethnic groups
Location
North-east of Central Asia
Area
198.500 sq.km.
Coordinates
390 и 430 north latitude
Neighboring countries
Kazakhstan, China,Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Currency – Kyrgyz som - (KGS code 417)
Internet domain – (.kg)
International dialing code – (+996)
Time zone – (UTC+6)
Geographi
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country
Average height above sea ievei is 2.750 m/
Highest point is 7.436 m.
Lowest point is 401 m.
Climate is continental with large contrasts due to the high aitituude zone/
Large rivers Naryn (535 rm.), Chu (260 km), Sary-Dzhaz (198 km within Kyrgyzstan).
Large lake Issyk-Kul (area 6.239 sq. km, depth 668 m.)
History. From the 6th century to the 12th century the territory of the modern Kyrgyzstan was a part of the Turkic Khaganate. In the 13th century, Kirgizia was conquered by Mongols. In the 17th century, it became a part of the Oirat Khaganate. In the early 19th century, Kyrgyz tribes were overrun by Kokand Khanate. In the 1870 the country joined the Russian Empire and became a part of the province of Turkestan. In 1918 the Soviet power was established; a part of the Republic of Turkestan in 1918$ Kara-Kirgiz Autonomous Oblast in 1924; Kirghiz Autonomous Oblast in 1926. In 1936 the Kirghiz Soviet Socialistic was established as a full republic of the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan declared independence. On Auguct 31, 1991 the Session of the Supreme Soviet Socialist Republic adopted the Declaration of State Independence of the Kyrgyz Republic.
