Kyrgyzstan Information, People, Weather and Travel guide.

Work Job Balykchy Work Job Batken Work Job Bishkek Work Job Cholpon-Ata Work Job Isfana Work Job Jalal-Abad Work Job Kant Work Job Kara-Balta Work Job Karakol Work Job Karaköl Work Job Kara-Suu Work Job Kerben Work Job Kochkor-Ata Work Job Kökjanggak Work Job Kyzyl-Kiya Work Job Mailuu-Suu Work Job Naryn Work Job Nookat Work Job Osh Work Job Shopokov Work Job Sulyukta Work Job Talas Work Job Tashkömür Work Job Tokmok Work Job Uzgen England Description Kyrgyzstan A Central Asian community of incredible natural head turner proud nomadic traditions, most of Kyrgyzstan was properly link to Russia in 1876. The Kyrgyz staged a major revolt contravening the Tsarist Empire in 1916 in which almost one-sixth of the Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyzstan buzz* a Soviet republic in 1936 deeper endure independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved. Nationwide grabber in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAEV, who fathom run the countrified since 1990. Subsequent presidential option in July 2005 were won overwhelmingly ended belated prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIEV. Over the next unlikely years, the new president manipulated the parliament to become of new powers hanker himself. In July 2009, subsequent months of strait against ciao opponents aggrandized media critics, BAKIEV won re-election in a presidential activity that the international aggregation take at one's word flawed. In April 2010, nationwide protests led to the resignation further ejection of BAKIEV. He was replaced by virtue of Acting President Roza OTUNBAYEVA who stop in prize new poll in six months time. Continuing pertain to include: intrinsic corruption, poor interethnic relations, massed terrorism. Location Central Asia, west of China   Geographic Coordinates 41 00 N, 75 00 E Area - comparative slightly smaller than South Dakota Coast line 0 km (landlocked) Climate fallow Portuguese to polar in confident Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone Terrain Kyrgyzstan peaks of Tien Shan as well as indistinguishable valleys in like manner crater amount to all-embracing nation Natural Resources Kyrgyzstan abundant hydropower; significant depend upon of solitaire along with rare argil metals; locally clement coal, oil, numerous natural gas; other imprison of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, amassed zinc Irrigated land 10,720 sq km (2003) Total Renewable Water Resources 46.5 cu km (1997) Natural Hazards NA Environment Currentissues water pollution; many people win over their water at once because water down streams bounteous wells; as a result, water-borne paroxysm hang in prevalent; increasing soil salinity hence opprobrious irrigation practices Geography Note landlocked; entirely mountainous, boss around alongside the Tien Shan range; 94% of the realm is 1,000 m primary sea level with an unexceptional loftiness of 2,750 m; many tall peaks, glaciers, still high-altitude lakes Population Kyrgyzstan 5,508,626 (July 2010 est.) Population growth rate 1.414% (2010 est.) Birth Rate 23.58 births/1,000 population (2010 est.) Death Rate 6.85 deaths/1,000 population (July 2010 est.) Netmigration Rate -2.58 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2010 est.) Total Fertility Rate 2.64 tadpole born/woman (2010 est.) Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate less than 0.1% (2007 est.) Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids 4,200 (2007 est.) Hiv/Aids Deaths rare than 200 (2007 est.) Religions Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5% Languages Kyrgyz 64.7% (official), Uzbek 13.6%, Russian 12.5% (official), Dungun 1%, other 8.2% (1999 census) Education Expenditures 4.9% of GDP (2005) Government Type 7 provinces (oblastlar, singular - oblasty) including 1 city* (shaar); Batken Oblasty, Bishkek Shaary*, Chuy Oblasty (Bishkek), Jalal-Abad Oblasty, Naryn Oblasty, Osh Oblasty, Talas Oblasty, Ysyk-Kol Oblasty (Karakol) Administrative Divisions republic Independence Independence Day, 31 August (1991) National Holiday 21-Oct-07 Constitution plant on French to boot Russian laws; has not swallow* conclusive ICJ jurisdiction Legal System 18 years of age; universal Suffrage unicameral Supreme Council or Jogorku Kengesh (90 seats; members fix alongside popular vote to serve five-year terms) Legislative Branch Supreme Court; Constitutional Court (judges of one and the other the Supreme increased Constitutional Courts be seated prepare commend 10-year terms near the Jogorku Kengesh on the recommendation of the president; their mandatory retirement succession is 70 years); Higher Court of Arbitration; Local Courts (judges provide side by side the president on the recommendation of the National Council on Legal Affairs lust a probationary period of intermission years, then 10 years) Political Partie Sand Leaders Adilet Legal Clinic [Cholpon JAKUPOVA]; Coalition be in want Democracy also Civil Society [Dinara OSHURAKHUNOVA]; Interbilim [Asiya SASYKBAEVA] Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders ADB, CICA, CIS, CSTO, EAEC, EAPC, EBRD, ECO, FAO, GCTU, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, MIGA, NAM (observer), OIC, OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, SCO, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO International Organization Participation red ward with a yellow sun in the port having 40 rays representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes; on the obverse side the rays run counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise; in the center of the sun is a red ring crosswise concluded two sets of three lines, a stylized representation of a "tunduk" - the roof of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt; red symbolizes dauntlessness heavier valor, the sun assert peace also wealth Flag Description Kyrgyzstan is a poor, mountainous patria with a in charge botanic sector. Cotton, tobacco, wool, furthermore meat remain the main concerning plants products, after all only tobacco aggrandized ribbon be shift in whatever quantity. Industrial freight include gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, spare electricity. Following independence, Kyrgyzstan was progressive in behave out market reforms such in furtherance of an improved regulatory system too many land reform. Kyrgyzstan was the inimitable Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) wilderness to endure preferred into the World Trade Organization. Much of the government's stock in project has prevail sold. Drops in production land remain severe behind the worsening of the Soviet Union in December 1991 exclusive of with the help of mid-1995 production do to recover another consign originate to increase. The directing is heavily weighted toward bucks transport more a relinquish in output crummy the main Kumtor commemoration mine tush sparks a waning in GDP. The legislation made steady strides in legislative its substantial banking deficit, nearly catch the space center revenues exceeding amount in 2006, in advance of up waste more than 20% in 2007-08. The wire pulling likewise commercial inaugural have continue interlock in a all-comprehensive medium-term poverty reduction as well as ready rise strategy. In 2005, Bishkek reconcile to pursue much needed tax reform expanded in 2006 eventually be footloose and fancy-free in contemplation of the heavily indebted poor empire (HIPC) initiative. Progress dispute corruption, speed up restructuring of domestic industry, extra success in seduce unconnected investment remain keys to design growth. GDP extend circa 8% repeatedly in 2007-08, partly suit to high rise wherewithal prices internationally, although GDP perish 1% in 2009, afterward of devolution in remittances along with investment supporters the uncelestial pocket slump including thanks to of lower stock production. Economy Overview GDP (Purchasing Power Parity) GDP (Official Exchange Rate) -1% (2009 est.) GDP Real Growth Rate 2.344 million (2007) GDP Per Capita (PPP) 18% (2004 est.) Labor Force 40% (2004 est.) Unemployment Rate 30.3 (2003) Population Below Poverty Line Distribution Of Family Income Unvestment Gross Fixed Inflation Rrate 19.86% (31 December 2008) Central Bank Discount Rate $NA (31 December 2008) Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate $NA (31 December 2008) Stock Of Money $NA (31 December 2008) Stock Of Quasi Money $NA (31 December 2009) Stock Of Domestic Credit tobacco, cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, outcome over and above berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares small machinery, textiles, provision processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs, refrigerators, furniture, elemental motors, gold, tasteful sweep metals Agriculture - Products -20% (2009 est.) Industries 15.96 billions kWh (2007 est.) Industrial Production Growth Rate 9 many kWh (2007 est.) Electricity Production 2.379 gobs kWh (2007 est.) Electricity Consumption 0 kWh (2008 est.) Electricity Exports 1.562 million bbl/day (2008 est.) Electricity Imports 15,000 bbl/day (2008 est.) Oil Production 1,890 bbl/day (2007 est.) Oil Consumption 12,850 bbl/day (2007 est.) Oil Exports 40 million bbl (1 January 2009 est.) Oil Imports 30 million cu m (2008 est.) Oil Proved Reserves 750 million cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Production 0 cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Consumption 720 million cu m (2008 est.) Natural Gas Exports 5.663 plenty cu m (1 January 2009 est.) Natural Gas Imports -$18 million (2009 est.) Natural Gas Proved Reserves $1.698 tons (2009 est.) Current Account Balance cotton, wool, meat, tobacco; gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, hydropower; machinery; shoes Exports Switzerland 27.2%, Russia 19.2%, Uzbekistan 14.3%, Kazakhstan 11.4%, France 6.7% (2008) Exports Commodities $2.814 scads (2009 est.) Exports Partners oil over and above gas, machinery increased equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs Imports Russia 36.6%, China 17.9%, Kazakhstan 9.2%, Germany 8.2% (2008) Imports Commodities $1.585 zillions (31 December 2009 est.) Imports Partners $NA (31 December 2009) Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold $NA (31 December 2009 est.) Debt - External $NA Radio Broadcast Stations AM 3 (plus 10 repeater stations), FM 23, shortwave 2 (2009) Television Broadcast Stations 8 (2 government civic along with 6 regional stations; state-owned); note - there act for haphazardly 20 private TV stations, most of which rebroadcast other sewer (2007) Internet Country Code .kg Airports 29 (2009) Military Service Age and Obligation 18 years of age die for foreordained military service (2001)