Country Facts

• Full name: Kyrgyz Republic
• Population: 5.5 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Bishkek
• Area: 199,900 sq km (77,182 sq miles)
• Major languages: Kyrgyz, Russian
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 64 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 som = 100 tyiyns
• Main exports: Fruit, vegetables, gold, tobacco
• GNI per capita: US $740 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .kg
• International dialling code: +996

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