- If your curiosity is piqued, use this Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide to become acquainted with this tiny nation and to answer your questions regarding Kyrgyzstan tourism.
- Kyrgyzstan, nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is a land of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.
- Lake Issyk-Kul in the north-western Tian Shan is the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan and the second largest mountain lake in the world after Titicaca.
- Kyrgyzstan is thus the 23rd biggest country in Asia and in terms of area ranked 87th worldwide. Most of the population (63%) resides within rural regions.
- RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service is one of the most trusted sources of news and information in Kyrgyzstan, especially at times of political turmoil.
- The president is elected by popular vote for a term of 5 years, with the right of re-election for a second term. The current president of Kyrgyzstan is Sadyr Japarov.
- After more than 1,000 years of disunity, statelessness, and foreign subjection, Kyrgyzstan joined the world’s independent countries on August 31, 1991.
- With a population of 6.45 million people in 2019, Kyrgyzstan has experienced significant political and social instability since independence in 1991.
- Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake, the world’s second largest mountain lake (after Titicaca in the Andes), makes the country a wonderful beach resort destination as well.
- A virtual guide to Kyrgyzstan. Get an overview of Kyrgyzstan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.