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Kyrgyzstan: capital, population, borders and facts
Kyrgyzstan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan shares a land border with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Land neighbours | 4: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Kyrgyzstan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan borders China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Is Kyrgyzstan landlocked?
Yes, Kyrgyzstan is landlocked.
Travel basics for Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, traffic drives on the right and plug types C and F. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Kyrgyzstan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Kyrgyzstan to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
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- Borders: Kyrgyzstan has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
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