Bishkek

[ bish-kek ]

noun

1. the capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part.

Bishkek

/ bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

1. the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est) Also calledPishpek Former name (1926–91)Frunze

Example Sentences

Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad that the situation was under control now in the capital Bishkek, where authorities are trying to arrest people who attacked foreigners, including Pakistanis.

From Seattle Times

According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek.

From Seattle Times

Customs data shows it was officially imported to Russia on Dec. 30 from Bishkek, the capital of ex-Soviet member Kyrgyzstan, after which its flights have been largely limited to Russia.

From Reuters

Putin, speaking at a summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, had earlier proposed holding peace talks between the two nations in Moscow.

From Reuters

He said he would also attend a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Russia's Kant military airbase which is located outside Bishkek, a strategically-important outpost which allows Moscow to project power in the region.

From Reuters