Bishkek
Capital of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, borders Central Asia's Tian Shan range. It’s a gateway to the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains and Ala Archa National Park, with glaciers and wildlife trails. The city’s arts scene encompasses the monumental State...
Population: 976,734 (2017)
Area code: (+996) 312
Elevation: 800 m (2,600 ft)
HDI (2021): 0.739; high · 1st
Postal code: 720000–720085
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is a city of visual contrasts. Its diverse architectural styles reflect the country's syncretic heritage and history: Monumental statues ...
The mission of the U.S. Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Kyrgyz Republic.
Bishkek is the capital and largest city of the country. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south ...