Kyrgyzstan

/ -ˌstæn; ˈkɪəɡɪzˌstɑːn /

noun

1. a republic in central Asia: came under Russian rule in the 19th century, became a Soviet republic in 1936 and gained independence in 1991; it has deposits of minerals, oil, and gas. Official languages: Kyrgyz and Russian. Religion: nonreligious, Muslim. Currency: som. Capital: Bishkek. Pop: 5 548 042 (2013 est). Area: 198 500 sq km (76 460 sq miles)

Kyrgyzstan

1. Republic in central Asia , bordered to the northwest and north by Kazakhstan , to the east and southeast by China , to the southwest by Tajikistan , and to the west by Uzbekistan . Its capital and largest city is Frunze.

Notes

This former member of the Soviet Union declared its independence in 1991.

Example Sentences

International authorities are aware of Kyrgyzstan’s role in sanctions evasion.

From BBC

He completed the first ascent of the "Summer Bouquet" on Alexander Block Peak in Kyrgyzstan, and repeated a "legendary route" on the Cerro Torre's south-east ridge in South America, his website says.

From BBC

And since Russia's invasion of Ukraine there has been a steep rise in exports of used cars to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia – all of which are members of the Russia-led customs union.

From BBC

It expanded over time to include citizens of countries as wide ranging as Venezuela, Kyrgyzstan and North Korea.

From Salon

We have identified the names of 272 such men, many of whom were from Central Asia - 47 from Uzbekistan, 51 from Tajikistan, and 26 from Kyrgyzstan.

From BBC