Kyrgyzstan

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 May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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

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