Kyrgyzstan profile - Facts

Tourist walks along banks of Lake Ala-Kul, in mountains of KyrgyzstanAFP

Kyrgyz authorities are hoping that unspoilt scenery will attract more visitors

  • Full name: Kyrgyz Republic

  • Population: 5.4 million (UN, 2012)

  • 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 $1,210 (World Bank, 2013)

  • Internet domain: .kg

  • International dialling code: +996