61. Asia - EnchantedLearning.com Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Outline Map Printout An outline map of Kazakhstan to print. kyrgyzstan Outline Map Printout An outline map of kyrgyzstan to print. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/asia/

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62. Kyrgyzstan Country Information From InsideCountries note kyrgyzstan has the world s largest natural growth walnut forest. Irrigated land 9,000 sq km (1993 est.). geography note landlocked. People. http://www.insidecountries.com/html/kyrgyzstan_information.html

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64. Kyrgyzstan - Country Profile - Geography Home / kyrgyzstan / Country Profile / geography. kyrgyzstan. Maps. World maps are available from National Geographic PerryCastaneda Library Encarta. http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/kyrgyzstan/profile/04_geography/maps.shtml

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65. Kyrgyz Embassy Website geography. kyrgyzstan is situated in the north east of Central Asia. Its frontiers pass in general through natural borders - crests http://www.kyrgyz-embassy.org.uk/html/kyrgyzstan/geography.htm

Geography K yrgyzstan is situated in the north- east of Central Asia. Its frontiers pass in general through natural borders - crests of high mountain ranges and rivers, only in some places they go down plains of Chuy, Talas and Fergana valleys. In the north it borders on Republic of Kazakhstan, in the west - Republic of Uzbekistan, in the south-west - Republic of Tajikistan, in the south-east - People's Republic of China. The territory of the Kyrgyz Republic stretches from the west to the east for 900 km., from the north to the south for 410 km. and is approximately between the latitudes of 39 N. and 43 N. The area of Kyrgyzstan is equal to 198.5 thousand km. The average altitude of the territory above sea level is 2750 m., the highest altitude 7439 m. (Peak Pobeda), the lowest - 394 m. (in the south-west of the Republic). Relief of Kyrgyzstan is mainly mountainous. The Republic is rich in ores of non-ferrous and rare metals, coal and other minerals. The climate is continental. Rivers belong mainly to Syr Darya system ( the main of them - Naryn) and are used for irrigation. There are many lakes, the largest - Issyk-Kul.

66. Geography Of Kyrgyzstan :: Online Encyclopedia :: Information Genius geography of kyrgyzstan. Online Encyclopedia Location Central Asia, west of China geography note landlocked. See also kyrgyzstan. http://www.informationgenius.com/encyclopedia/g/ge/geography_of_kyrgyzstan.html

Quantum Physics Pampered Chef Paintball Guns Cell Phone Reviews ... Science Articles Geography of Kyrgyzstan Online Encyclopedia Location: Central Asia , west of China Geographic coordinates: 41 00 N, 75 00 E Map references: Commonwealth of Independent States Area: total: land: water: Area - comparative: slightly smaller than South Dakota Land boundaries: total: 3,878 km border countries: China 858 km, Kazakhstan 1,051 km, Tajikistan 870 km, Uzbekistan 1,099 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) 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: lowest point: Kara-Darya 132 m highest point: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m Natural resources: abundant hydropower ; significant deposits of gold and rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal oil , and natural gas ; other deposits of nepheline, mercury bismuth lead , and zinc Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 45% (1993 est.)

67. Kyrgyzstan Information: Facts, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Flag And kyrgyzstan information on facts geography people economy flag and kyrgyzstan map. geography, kyrgyzstan. Location Central Asia, west of China. http://www.mytravelguide.com/guides-and-advice/fact-book/cia/Kyrgyzstan.php

Friendly hotel experts by phone Hotels: Vacation Rentals: Europe: Home Flights Lodging Rental Cars ... World Map > Kyrgyzstan This page provides up-to-date facts and statistical information on Kyrgyzstan that can be helpful for travelers in their trip preparations. The following Kyrgyzstan information can be found on this page: a Brief history Climate and Terrain Elevation extremes Natural hazards Population HIV Prevalance Ethnic Groups Spoken Languages Literacy National Holiday Legal System Economy Poverty level Currency Telelphone System Radio Stations Internet service providers Military Transnational Issues If you have a question about Kyrgyzstan, you can ask it in the " Ask a Question " section of MyTravelGuide. Facts, Geography, People, Government, Flag, Economy and Kyrgyzstan Map. Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Kyrgyzstan Introduction Kyrgyzstan Background: A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism. Geography Kyrgyzstan Location: Central Asia, west of China

68. World Atlas Kyrgyzstan, Asia, Information Page World Factbook) Background kyrgyzstan, geography, Location Central Asia, west of China. Geographic coordinates 41 00 N, 75 00 E. Map http://wonderclub.com/Atlas/kgcia.htm

World Wonders Atlas Wildlife Celebrities ... South America Kyrgyzstan (Source of information on this page credited to the CIA's - The World Factbook Background: Kyrgyzstan Geography Location: Central Asia, west of China Geographic coordinates: 41 00 N, 75 00 E Map references: Commonwealth of Independent States Area: total: 198,500 sq km land: 191,300 sq km water: 7,200 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than South Dakota Land boundaries: total: 3,878 km border countries: China 858 km, Kazakhstan 1,051 km, Tajikistan 870 km, Uzbekistan 1,099 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) 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: lowest point: Kara-Darya 132 m highest point: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m Natural resources: abundant hydropower; significant deposits of gold and rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 45% (1993 est.)

69. Kyrgyz Republic: Geography geography of the Kyrgyz Republic. mountains by Marco Polo, a great traveller and merchant, who walked across the territory of the presentday kyrgyzstan on the http://freenet.bishkek.su/kyrgyzstan/geogr.html

Geography of the Kyrgyz Republic Between China and Central Asia there is a country, lifted by its mountains above the world. Tien Shan is the name given to the mountains by Marco Polo, a great traveller and merchant, who walked across the territory of the present-day Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road. Kyrgyzstan is at the same altitude with Italy and only a little smaller in area. It will take one only 4 hours to fly to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, from Moscow, and not more than an hour from Tashkent and Alma-Ata. The climate is sharply continental. Summer is usually dry and sunny in the valleys, whereas it often rains in the mountains. Clear good weather lasts till December. There are thaws in winter and cold spells in spring and autumn. Kyrgyzstan ranks first in Central Asia in prospected coal reserves. Mining and processing of non-ferrous metals, such as antimony, mercury, tin, copper and others, is presently the focus of the ore-mining industry and it's prospects for the future. Wool processing and cotton growing occupy a conspicuous place in the economy of the republic.

70. Kyrgyzstan - Internet Resources Treatment of NonTranditional Religions - by John Anderson (1998). ENVIRONMENT. State of the Environment of kyrgyzstan. geography. http://www.slavweb.com/eng/fsu/kyr-e.html

In Japanese Kyrgyzstan - Internet Resources General Resources Country Overview Online News Politics ... Travel [Back to Central Asia Page Main Page GENERAL Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway Gateway to Kyrgyzstan ICARP Kyrgyzstan Page Welcome to the Kyrgyz Republic - Kyrgyz Embassy in Washington, D.C. Kyrgyzstan Freenet Home Page - IREX Internet project (in Russian / English) CountryWatch.com - Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Resource Page - by EurasiaNet.org Kyrgyzstan Online Internet Resources of Kyrgyzstan www.kyrgyzstan.kg - a searchable index of Web resources in Kyrgyzstan (in Russian) COUNTRY OVERVIEW CIA World Factbook - Kyrgyzstan Factbook 2000 Factbook 1999 Factbook 1996 Factbook 1994 ... Agenda 21 - Country Information - United Nations Sustainable Development UNDP - Kyrgyzstan Human Development Reports 1999 Report 1996 Report Nations in Transit - Kyrgyz Republic - from Freedom House's 1998 annual report Kyrgyz National News Agency "Kabar" - daily, in Russian / English Vechernyi Bishkek Online - daily, in Russian Delo No. .. - weekly, in Russian International Press and News Agencies Kyrgyzstan Daily Digest - news from BBC, Interfax, and RFE/RL (maintained by EurasiaNet.org)

71. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Kyrgyzstan World Wise Schools program, it may also be used by other teachers who wish to enrich their students understanding of the geography and culture of kyrgyzstan. http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/kyrgyzstan/

Destination: Kyrgyzstan Part 1 Information for Teachers Part 2 Activities: Grades 3 - 5 Part 3 Activities: Grades 6 - 9 Part 4 Activities: Grades 10 - 12 ... Kyrgyzstan Guide Parts 1 and 2 This option is made available so the first half of the guide can be printed from the browser or saved as text. External links are not functional. (99 KB) Kyrgyzstan Guide Parts 3 and 4 and Resources This option is made available so the first half of the guide can be printed from the browser or saved as text. External links are not functional. (176 KB) "Destination: Kyrgyzstan" offers a close view of a newly independent nation. The teaching materials, together with the accompanying video, will help students learn about the history and culture of this nation. These teaching materials will help students understand the influence of physical geography on culture, and will focus on the diversity found even in a relatively small country such as Kyrgyzstan. The activities in the guide have been grouped into three academic levels: grades 3-5, grades 6-9, and grades 10-12. The six basic themes of geography serve as the fundamental organizing structure of the units. The themes and the national geography standards based on each are found on pages 5-6 of this guide. Each activity is coded by number to the standards to which it best relates. Each lesson in this study guide includes the following sections: Geography Standards lists the specific standard that is addressed by the activity.

72. Winne.com - Welcome geography. Landlocked kyrgyzstan is slightly larger than Austria and Hungary put together. kyrgyzstan has an area of approximate http://www.winne.com/kyrgyzstan/bf00.html

document.write(messageDate); Kyrgyzstan Striving towards democracy and economic development Geography Art and Culture Climate Dining And Entertaining Facts and Figures ... Did You Know GEOGRAPHY There are 1923 lakes in Kyrgyzstan, lake Issyk-kul is one of the deepest mountain lakes in the world, and it derives its glory from its sky blue colour, high mineral content and the fact that it never freezes. The Naryn river rises in the At-Bashy range and joins the Kara Darya in the Fergana Valley to become the Syr Darya. There are seven power stations located on Naryn river. The Chuy river is channelled into a major irrigation canal along the Kazakh border. The Sary Jas, Inylchek and Ak-shyrak rivers flow east to China's Tarism basin. CLIMATE In the mountains, the weather resembles that of Bishkek but is more extreme: nights will be much cooler, even in mid-summer. Night temperatures of -30C or lower are not uncommon in winter - even worse in Naryn or Sussamir (whereas in Bishkek, -15C would be considered very cold.)

73. Geography - Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway Here you are Main/kyrgyzstan/geography. Forum. geography. The Kyrgyz Here you are Main/kyrgyzstan/geography. Forum. Price Lists Online. http://eng.gateway.kg/geography

Style: Small Large community registration site map about team ... Development Here you are: Main Kyrgyzstan /Geography Forum Geography The Kyrgyz Republic is located in the heart of the Eurasian continent. The country occupies a strategic location on the Silk Road - between the markets of the former Soviet Union and Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and China. Stretching 900 km from east to west and 425 km from north to south, Kyrgyzstan's total landmass is 199.9 thousand square kilometres, which is about the size of Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal combined. The northernmost part of the country is on the same latitude as Rome, and the southernmost end is on a level with the island of Sicily. The borders of the Republic generally follow natural boundaries - mountain ranges and rivers. Kyrgyzstan borders on Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the south and east. Kyrgyzstan is remarkable for its natural beauty. It is a country of sunshine, high snow-covered mountains, deep gorges cut by swift rivers and 1,923 mountain lakes. The country's generally mountainous terrain has an average elevation of 2,750 metres above sea level. Because of differences in elevation and degree of shelter, the climate of the Republic differs widely. In the summer months, travellers can spend part of a single day in a sunny valley, in a flowering meadow high in the mountains, and in glaciers above the clouds. Extensive mountain ranges featuring ridges, deep gorges, wide steppe valleys and virgin forests are complemented by more than 40,000 rivers and streams that provide irrigation and a vast potential for hydroelectricity production.

74. Tolerance.org KYRGYZSTAN A Cultural Geography kyrgyzstan A Cultural geography Area 69,700 Sq Km (26,900 Sq Mi) Slightly smaller than South Dakota, kyrgyzstan is a former republic of the USSR bound by http://www.tolerance.org/news/article_tol.jsp?id=308

75. APU Applied Geography kyrgyzstan Links. If you have any comments regarding this website, please email the moderator, John Walsh jer.walsh@apu.ac.uk ©2003 APU Applied geography - http://www.apu.ac.uk/geography/cutting.htm

Independent Student Trip - Joel Cutting, 2nd year A Kyrgyzstan Adventure, 2002 Alamedin Valley, a day's bus ride south of the capital, Bishkek (2000m elevation). During last year's summer break from study at APU I spent twelve weeks working in and travelling around the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. My time spent working in Bishkek mainly involved doing tasks like painting, or fitting doors and windows, but it was also a time spent getting to know some of the Kyrgyz people I worked with. Most were keen to share their life stories, or tell me that they liked English football teams, and most would offer their intriguing perspectives of what life in the UK must be like. Village chiefs sitting at the head table during a traditional mountain village wedding in San Tash. Kyrgyz, Kazaks and Dungans were in attendance. The three weeks I was not working, I spent travelling around the country. Public transport is, shall we say, unreliable at all times, but great fun and very cheap. Kyrgyzstan is arid and mountainous, and home to several large freshwater lakes. The rural population of Kyrgyzstan live a more traditional lifestyle than their city counterparts. True to their Muslim faith, and great horse-lovers, many even continue to live a nomadic existence in portable felt houses known as yurts. Joel Cutting Useful Kyrgyzstan Links http://www.gov.kg/cgi-bin/page.pl

76. World Geography World geography. kyrgyzstan’s Transition From A CentrallyPlanned Economy to a Market-Driven Economy. http//www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/kyrgyzstan/econ.html. http://www.seirtec.org/academy/products/World_Geography.htm

World Geography http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/kyrgyzstan/econ.html Students will analyze economic issues in Kyrgyzstan from a spatial point of view. The shift to a market-driven economy has been difficult for Kyrgyzstan, as it has for other former Soviet republics. Soon after independence, the Kyrgyz government launched an economic reform program. The goal was to move away from a centrally planned economy to one in which economic decisions are determined primarily by market forces and consumer preferences. Daily Activities Schedules http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/lessons/women/index.html This lesson is meant to identify the routine labor demands of girls and boys in their daily lives. The lesson will also allow students to compare their own lives to the lives of teenage girls living in less developed countries. This information demonstrates the gender-based perceptions of the activities of each group. In this sense, the lesson helps to raise awareness with regard to the contribution that different groups make to overall household welfare in the U.S. and in less developed countries. "Destination Kyrgyzstan"

77. Sample: Atlas: Kyrgyzstan: Full Data land 7% permanent crops 0% permanent pastures 44% forests and woodland 4% other 45% (1993 est.) note kyrgyzstan has the geography note, landlocked. http://sps.clevernamehere.com/sps/stage/kg_geo.html

[Flag image missing. Images distributed separately.] Home Atlas Kyrgyzstan Summary Map ] [Geography] [ Population Economy Government Communications ... All Data Location Central Asia, west of China [ info Geographic coordinates 41 00 N, 75 00 E Map references Commonwealth of Independent States Area total: 198,500 sq km land: 191,300 sq km water: 7,200 sq km Area - comparative slightly smaller than South Dakota Land boundaries total: 3,878 km border countries: China [ info ] 858 km, Kazakhstan [ info ] 1,051 km, Tajikistan [ info ] 870 km, Uzbekistan [ info ] 1,099 km Coastline km (landlocked) Maritime claims none (landlocked) 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 lowest point: Kara-Darya 132 m highest point: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m Natural resources abundant hydropower; significant deposits of gold and rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc Land use arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 45% (1993 est.)

78. Travel, Climbing, Adventure Tourism, Rafting, Wildlife In Central Asia And Kyrgy geography. kyrgyzstan, officially Kyrgyz Republic is located in the northeastern part of Central Asia. The country s territory http://www.dostuck.com.kg/page.php?cat=geography

79. BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Kyrgyzstan CIA World Factbook 2000 kyrgyzstan Basic reference information about kyrgyzstan, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications http://bubl.ac.uk/link/k/kyrgyzstan.htm

BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About Kyrgyzstan A-Z Index Titles Descriptions CIA World Factbook 2000: Kyrgyzstan Ethnologue Language Database: Kyrgyzstan Internet Resources for Russian Studies Kyrgyzstan Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1998 ... World Travel Guide: Kyrgyzstan Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk CIA World Factbook 2000: Kyrgyzstan Basic reference information about Kyrgyzstan, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: kyrgyzstan DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Ethnologue Language Database: Kyrgyzstan A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in Kyrgyzstan, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language. Also some demographic data such as rates of literacy, blindness and deafness. Author: Summer Institute of Linguistics Subjects: kyrgyzstan DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Internet Resources for Russian Studies Collection of resources relating to life in Russia and its former republics, covering the Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Checnya, Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Topics include the economy, human rights, education, media, politics, art, language, libraries, and geography.

80. Columbus World Travel Guide - Asia - Kyrgyzstan - General Information 1991). Population 619,000 (1999). geography kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. The majestic http://www.travel-guide.com/data/kgz/kgz.asp

OAS_sitepage = URL + '/Asia/Kyrgyzstan/GeneralInformation'; document.write('Research Kyrgyzstan hotels at TripAdvisor'); Contact Addresses General Information Passport/Visa Money ... Asia /Kyrgyzstan KYRGYZSTAN General Information Area: 199,900 sq km (77,182 sq miles). Population: 4,908,000 (official estimate 2001). Population Density: 24.6 per sq km. Capital: Bishkek (called Frunze from 1926 to 1991). Population GEOGRAPHY: Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. The majestic Tian Shan (Heavenly Mountains) range occupies the greater part of the area. Its highest peak is Pik Pobedy at 7439m (24,406ft). Government: Republic. Gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Head of State and Government : President Askar Akayev since 1990. Prime Minister : Nikolay Tanayev since May 2002. Language: The official language is Kyrgyz, a Turkic language closely related to Uzbek, Kazakh, Turkmen and Turkish. Any attempt by a foreigner to speak Kyrgyz will be greatly appreciated. In deference to the large Russian population of Kyrgyzstan, Russian is also protected under law. In 1993, the Government undertook to replace the Russian Cyrillic Alphabet with the Turkish version of the Roman alphabet. Meanwhile, most people can speak Russian, and do so, especially in the north. English is widely spoken by those involved in tourism. Uzbek, Kazakh, Tajik and various other regional languages and dialects are also spoken. Religion: The major religion is Islam with the majority of Kyrgyz being Sunni Muslim with a Russian Orthodox minority.

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