Quick Data on Kyrgyzstan
Short Name | Kyrgyzstan |
Capital | Bishkek |
Long Name | Kyrgyz Republic |
Country Code | KG |
Continent | Asia |
Total Area | 199,951 sq km |
Population | 5,964,897 |
Language | Kyrgyz, Russian |
Nationality | Kyrgyzstani(s) |
Geography of Kyrgyzstan
As a country in Central Asia, with coordinates at 41 00 N, 75 00 E, Kyrgyzstan neighbors China 1063 km, Kazakhstan 1212 km, Tajikistan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1314 km. The terrain in Kyrgyzstan is described as peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and associated valleys and basins encompass the entire country, with an average elevation point of 2,988 m. The climate of Kyrgyzstan: dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone.
Surface Total | 199,951 sq km |
Land Surface | 191,801 sq km |
Water Surface | 8,150 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 4,573 km |
Neighbor Countries | China 1063 km, Kazakhstan 1212 km, Tajikistan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1314 km |
Coastline | 0 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Kara-Daryya (Karadar’ya) 132 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m |
Resources of Kyrgyzstan
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being abundant hydropower; gold, rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc. The agricultural land occupies 55.40% of Kyrgyzstan, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 5.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 55.40% | 106,258 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 10,233 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 5.10% | 9,782 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 39.50% | 75,761 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Kyrgyzstan
The population of the country is estimated at 5,964,897 people, with the biggest urban area having 1.038 million BISHKEK (capital) (2020). Known as Kyrgyzstani(s), the people from Kyrgyzstan come from diversified ethnic groups such as Kyrgyz 73.5%, Uzbek 14.7%, Russian 5.5%, Dungan 1.1%, other 5.2% (includes Uyghur, Tajik, Turk, Kazakh, Tatar, Ukrainian, Korean, German) (2019 est.). The official language is Kyrgyz, Russian. Religions: Muslim 90% (majority Sunni), Christian 7% (Russian Orthodox 3%), other 3% (includes Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i) (2017 est.).
Population | 5,964,897 |
Nationality | Kyrgyzstani(s) |
Official Language | Kyrgyz, Russian |
Other Languages | Kyrgyz (official) 71.4%, Uzbek 14.4%, Russian (official) 9%, other 5.2% (2009 est.) |
Birth Rate | 20.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 6.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 36.90% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 2.21 physicians/1,000 population (2014) |
Hospital Beds Density | 4.4 beds/1,000 population (2014) |
Governing Type of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system, which includes features of French civil law and Russian Federation laws.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Kyrgyzstan |
Dual Citizenship | yes, but only if a mutual treaty on dual citizenship is in force |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Kyrgyzstan
From a population total of 5,964,897, the labor force is 2.841 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, lumber, refrigerators, furniture, electric motors, gold, rare earth metals. Its exports cover gold, cotton, wool, garments, meat; mercury, uranium, electricity; machinery; shoes. The main import products are: oil and gas, machinery and equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs.
Exports | $1.84 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $4.187 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Switzerland 59.1%, Uzbekistan 9.4%, Kazakhstan 5.1%, Russia 4.9%, UK 4% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 32.6%, Russia 24.8%, Kazakhstan 16.4%, Turkey 4.8%, US 4.2% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $3,700 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 13.04 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 1,976,006 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 34.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, statistics sectio