Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Asia · Central Asia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Chingiz Aitmatov
writer
He was a celebrated author whose works brought Kyrgyz literature to an international audience.
Local Delicacy
Beshbarmak
This traditional meal features boiled meat served with noodles and broth.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Issyk-Kul
This vast alpine lake is one of the world's largest high-altitude lakes.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat is Kyrgyzstan's main staple crop and a major component of its arable farming sector.
Apples are Kyrgyzstan's best known fruit, widely grown in valleys and mountain foothill orchards.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The komuz is Kyrgyzstan’s national instrument and the core of its traditional solo and ensemble music.
The kyl kyyak is a distinctive bowed instrument central to Kyrgyz epic and folk traditions.
The temir komuz is a jaw harp widely associated with Kyrgyz pastoral and traditional music.
The chopo choor is a traditional clay flute used in Kyrgyz folk performance.
The sybyzgy is a Kyrgyz end-blown flute linked to mountain and nomadic musical traditions.