Kyrgyz Republic
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Geographic and natural:
▪Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east.
▪ Its capital and largest city is Bishkek.
▪ About 90% of its area is covered by mountains, and the most famous mountain ranges are the Tian Shan Mountains and the Pamir Mountains.
▪The highest peak in Kyrgyzstan is Pobeda Peak, with a height of 7,439 metres.
▪Area: Its area is 198,500 thousand km2
▪It contains many lakes, the largest of which is Lake Issyk-Kul, which is the second largest salt lake in the world.
▪ Its climate is continental with cold winters and warm summers.
▪It is characterized by great biological diversity, which includes many rare plant and animal species.
▪ Kyrgyzstan is rich in water resources thanks to its mountain rivers and lakes.
Demographic and social:
▪The population of Kyrgyzstan is about 6.5 million people.
▪ The ethnic composition consists mainly of Kyrgyz, Russians, Uzbeks, and other minorities.
▪ The official language is Kyrgyz, but Russian is widely spoken in cities.
▪ The dominant religion is Islam, and most of the population are Sunni Muslims.
▪The illiteracy rate is low, as the country has a good educational system.
▪ Kyrgyz society has a rich cultural tradition that includes music, dance, and traditional arts.
Economic:
▪The economy depends heavily on agriculture and livestock raising.
▪The mining industry, especially gold extraction, is an important part of the economy.
▪ There are renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power.
18. Tourism is growing rapidly, especially in mountain and lake areas.
▪The economy suffers from challenges such as poverty and unemployment.
▪ The national currency is the Kyrgyz som.

Political:
▪ The system of government in Kyrgyzstan is a parliamentary republic.
▪The current head of state is Sadr Japarov.
▪ Parliament consists of a single chamber called the “Legislative Assembly”.
▪ Kyrgyzstan has witnessed several political changes since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
▪Kyrgyzstan is one of the few democracies in Central Asia.
Historical:
▪ Kyrgyzstan was part of the ancient Silk Road.
▪It was subject to many historical empires, including the Mongol Empire.
▪In the nineteenth century, it became part of the Russian Empire.
▪ It became a Soviet republic in 1936.
▪ It gained its independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.


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