Kyrgyzstan
Flag of Kyrgyzstan


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Flag Description
Red field with a yellow sun in the center having 40 rays representing the 40 kyrgyz tribes; on the obverse side the rays run counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise; in the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized representation of the roof of the traditional kyrgyz yurt.

Currency
Kyrgyzstani som.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Central asia, west of china.

Climate
Dry continental to polar in high tien shan; subtropical in southwest (fergana valley); temperate in northern foothill zone.

Terrain
Peaks of tien shan and associated valleys and basins encompass entire nation.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) 132 m. The highest point is at Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m.

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Kyrgystan

This is a map of Kyrgyzstan. The map illustrates the location of Bishkek and its proximity to Talas, Osh, Sary-Tash, and the Ysyk-Kol.

Other countries on this map include: Kazakhstan / Tajikistan / China

Kyrgyzstan News:
Melting Kyrgyz glaciers pose threat
Scientists in Kyrgyzstan warn of an ecological disaster unless steps can be taken to slow or prevent the melting of the country's glaciers, says the BBC's Martin Vennard.
Russian circus bear kills manager
An ice-skating bear with a touring Russian circus kills a circus manager and seriously injures a trainer in Kyrgyzstan.

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