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| Independence Year : 1991 Population : 4699000 Life Expectancy : 63.4 Capital : 2253 GNP : 1626.00 GNP Old : 1767.00 Local Name : Kyrgyzstan Government Form : Republic Location : Central Asia, landlocked, west of China south of Kazakhstan Terrain : Mountainous, Tien Shan mountain range covering approximately 95%; some desert regions. Climate : Dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone. Ethnic Group : Kyrgyz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%, Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8%. Religions : Islam, 75%; Russian Orthodox, 20%; other, 5%. Official Website : www.gov.kg | 
Genral Information - Kyrgyzstan
Background
A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, inter-ethnic relations, and terrorism. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) |
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