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Kyrgyzstan: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Kyrgyzstan: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Population
- 7.3 million
- Area
- 199,951 km²
- Currency
- Kyrgyz Som (с)
#106 by population · #85 by area · #125 economy in the world · #145 by population density
Population and society
Population of kg, 1960–2025. From 2.2 million in 1960 to 7.3 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 38 per km² (rank 145 of 194)
- Urban population
- 34.7% (2025)
- Under 15
- 31.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 6% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.60 (2024)
- Internet users
- 92% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $22.6B (rank 125 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.5% (2025)
- Inflation
- 8.2% (2025)
- Forests
- 6.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 132 m (Kara Darya)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- State Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Official name
- Кыргыз Республикасы · Кыргызская Республика
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Kyrgyz and Russian
- Calling code
- +996
- Internet domain
- .kg
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Demonym
- Kirghiz
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
- Highest point
- Jengish Chokusu (7,439 m)
- Largest city
- Bishkek, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Soviet Union (1991)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $3,081 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 72.4 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.72 (rank 117 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Batken | — | 594,700 (2025) | 16,995 |
 | Bishkek (city) | — | 1,191,000 (2025) | 127 |
 | Chui (Chuy Region) | Bishkek | 1,102,100 (2025) | 20,200 |
 | Issyk-Kul | Karakol | 549,800 (2025) | 43,100 |
 | Jalal-Abad | Manas | 1,358,500 (2025) | 33,700 |
 | Naryn | — | 314,900 (2025) | 45,200 |
 | Osh | — | 1,514,900 (2025) | 29,200 |
| Osh (city) | — | 375,400 (2025) | 183 |
 | Talas | — | 280,500 (2025) | 11,400 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Kyrgyzstan · 1992–2023- Kyrgyzstan · 2023–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek
How many people live in Kyrgyzstan?
7.3 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz Som
What are the official languages of Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz and Russian
What is the calling code of Kyrgyzstan?
+996
Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?
China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
What is the highest point of Kyrgyzstan?
Jengish Chokusu (7,439 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.