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Chuy Region
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Bishkek
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Pishpek - Frunze - Bishkek
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Osh - 3000
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From the History of Geographic Research in Kyrgyzstan
History / Historical records

From the History of Geographic Research in Kyrgyzstan

Researchers of Central Asia Throughout the centuries of studying the Tian Shan, it has been "assaulted" by travelers and scientists from more than 40 countries of the Old and New Worlds. It has been "besieged" from all four corners of the horizon. In ancient times, these were representatives of the Greco-Roman world and the Ancient East; in the Middle Ages — Arabs; and from the 18th century until the October Revolution — Russians, Germans, English, French, and others. The

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Ancient Architecture of Kyrgyzstan
History / Historical records

Ancient Architecture of Kyrgyzstan

Masterpieces and Mysteries of Ancient Kyrgyz Architecture Among the outstanding architectural works of Kyrgyzstan from the 11th to 12th centuries is the Burana Tower—an 11th-century minaret. The tower is located in the Chui Valley near the city of Tokmak. Over the centuries, the purpose of the tower has been forgotten by the people. Some believe it was a watchtower, while others adhere to the legend that it is part of a castle where a powerful khan sheltered his beloved daughter. What does

28.01.2014, 22:27
Archaeological Finds in the Territory of Kyrgyzstan
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Archaeological Finds in the Territory of Kyrgyzstan

Archaeological Finds of Kyrgyzstan In the summer of 1960, parts of the skeleton of a large mammal, the Trogontherium, were found in the valley of the Jergalan River. Judging by the size of the skeletal remains, the height of this animal reached 5 meters. Trogontheria inhabited this area about 300,000 years ago. The history of Kyrgyzstan is extremely complex, as its territory lay on the path of invasions by many conquerors and powerful migrations that influenced the composition of the

28.01.2014, 22:23
The Plant World of Kyrgyzstan
Nature

The Plant World of Kyrgyzstan

Flora of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan The totality of all plant species is called flora. The totality of all instances of plants covering a certain territory is called vegetation. The diversity of the flora of Kyrgyzstan is explained by its geographical location and serves as a crossroads of floras from different natural and climatic zones. The plant world of Kyrgyzstan includes over 3,500 species. Among them are many fodder, medicinal, tanning, essential oil, and rubber-producing plants that

28.01.2014, 22:05
Wildlife of Kyrgyzstan
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Wildlife of Kyrgyzstan

Wildlife of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan People around the world are increasingly interested in unique or rich flora and fauna, which is forming a significant and constantly growing segment of the tourism industry. Currently, thousands of tourists travel to distant places such as the Galapagos Islands, the Serengeti Reserve in Africa, the Great Barrier Reef, the jungles of Costa Rica, etc., to see and photograph rare plants and trees, butterflies or other insects, as well as endangered animals.

28.01.2014, 22:03
Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan
Soil and minerals

Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan

Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan The subsoil of Kyrgyzstan is truly a gigantic "treasury" of valuable mineral resources. In the figurative expression of scientists, here "nature has hidden the entire periodic table of Mendeleev underground." By 1982, more than 5,000 deposits and manifestations of various types of minerals had been discovered and accounted for in the republic. Did you know that silver and gold, as well as ores of tin, copper, lead, mercury,

28.01.2014, 22:01
Water Resources of Kyrgyzstan
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Water Resources of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: A Country of Heavenly Lakes Kyrgyzstan can confidently be called a country of heavenly lakes, as there are about 2,000 of them in the republic. The water surface of the lakes covers almost 7,000 square kilometers. Here you can find giant lakes, whose water volume can rival that of some seas, as well as tiny lakes that are so small they are not even marked on topographic maps. Kyrgyzstan has 1,923 lakes with a total mirror area of 6,836 square kilometers. The lake area of the

28.01.2014, 21:59
The Climate of Kyrgyzstan
Climate

The Climate of Kyrgyzstan

Nature of Kyrgyzstan The best elixir of health is nature. Walks through picturesque forested gorges and relaxation by the shores of a beautiful lake are the best ways to restore and maintain health. Humans have always sought to study the impact of various climatic factors on the body and to use their beneficial effects to strengthen it. The mechanism of action of climatic factors is based on the reflex-humoral principle, where climatic factors, by acting on receptors, reflexively influence the

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Caves of Kyrgyzstan
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Caves of Kyrgyzstan

Caves of Kyrgyzstan Caves are rightly called the cradle of humanity. Primitive people took shelter in them from the wind and cold, and from predatory beasts. Later, artificial caves created by humans appeared. There are very few artificial caves in Kyrgyzstan. The most notable are the salt mines of Chon-Tuz in the Kochkor district and the tunnel under the Tuy-Ashu pass on the Bishkek-Osh road. Natural caves are formed as a result of karst processes in water-soluble rocks (limestones, gypsum,

28.01.2014, 21:43
Mountains and Glaciers of Kyrgyzstan
Mountains and glaciers

Mountains and Glaciers of Kyrgyzstan

Mountains and Glaciers The abundance of landscape resources or interesting geological features often plays an important role in defining the international tourism image of the respective country. Tourists may travel thousands of kilometers just to see such famous natural wonders of the world as the Himalayas, the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon, Mount Fuji, etc. The main natural attractions of Kyrgyzstan include: Lake Issyk-Kul, Sary-Chelek, Son-Kul, the mountains of the Tien Shan and

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Population of Kyrgyzstan as of January 1, 2013
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Population of Kyrgyzstan as of January 1, 2013

Population of Kyrgyzstan Thanks to the fundamental changes that occurred in Kyrgyzstan after the October Revolution, the mortality rate in the republic has decreased almost sixfold compared to pre-revolutionary times, which, combined with a high birth rate, has led to a significant natural population growth. As of January 1, 2013, the natural increase in Kyrgyzstan was 20.0 people per 1,000 residents.

28.01.2014, 21:39
Territory, Geography, and Administrative Division of Kyrgyzstan
Territory, geography and administrative division

Territory, Geography, and Administrative Division of Kyrgyzstan

Territory, Geography, and Administrative Division of the Kyrgyz Republic The Kyrgyz Republic occupies the northeastern part of Central Asia. It is located in a desert zone at an altitude ranging from 500 to 7500 meters. It is separated from the seas by vast distances, surrounded by extensive deserts. To the north, west, and southeast of the republic are the sandy "seas" of Kara-Kum, Muyun-Kum, Pribalhashia, and Western China. Kyrgyzstan is a country of high mountains and sunny

28.01.2014, 21:38
About Kyrgyzstan
About Kyrgyzstan

About Kyrgyzstan

In the northeast of Central Asia, the powerful ridges of the Tian Shan stretch for hundreds of kilometers, one of the greatest mountain systems on the planet. Here, landscapes of eternal snows coexist with the scorching deserts of Asia, flat plains give way to sharp snowy peaks. In the valleys, the Central Asian sun transforms into clusters of grapes, the ruby flesh of pomegranates, quince, and figs, and fragrant melons.

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