A Central Asian state bordering China, Kyrgyzstan became independent with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It has some oil and gas and a developing gold mining sector, but relies on imports for most of its energy needs.

Facts and statistics about Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in central Asia. Bishkek is its capital and largest city.

Profile, history, news and current events of Kyrgyzstan.

The most interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan include an epic poem, a rich nomadic culture and the World Nomad Games.

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, and also known as Kirghizia, is a country in Central Asia.

Situated in the heart of Central Asia is the small independent republic of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan is a nation defined by its natural beauty. Joyously unspoiled mountain-scapes, stark craggy ridges and rolling jailoos (summer pastures) are brought to life by semi-nomadic, yurt-dwelling shepherds. Add to this a well-developed network of home-stays and visa-free travel, and it's easy to see why Kyrgyzstan (officially the Kyrgyz Republic), is the gateway of choice for many travelers in Central Asia.

A virtual guide to Kyrgyzstan. Get an overview of Kyrgyzstan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.

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Facts and statistics about Tajikistan.

The most interesting facts about Tajikistan, from the world’s second-highest road, the Pamir Highway, to a capital city called Monday.

Tajikistan is a country in South-central Asia. It was previously part of the Soviet Union. Tajikistan is a republic. The capital city is Dushanbe. The official language is Tajik,which is a dialect of Farsi (Persian).

Tajikistan, also spelled Tadzhikistan, is a mountainous country in central Asia.

A virtual guide to Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, a mountainous, landlocked country in central Asia, bordered by Afghanistan in south, Uzbekistan in west, Kyrgyzstan in north, and by China in east.

Until Tajikistan declared its independence in 1991, it was a republic of the Soviet Union. Located in Central Asia, Tajikistan is bounded on the south by Afghanistan, on the east by China, on the north by Kyrgyzstan, and on the west and north by Uzbekistan.

Facts and statistics about Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan is a country in west-central Asia. It is in a broad, dry lowland extending east from the Caspian Sea. Most of the country is desert. The capital and largest city of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. The country's official language is Turkmen, which is a Turkic language.

The most interesting facts about Turkmenistan, from a president nicknamed “The Turkmenator” to a 40-year old fire pit called the “Door to Hell”.

Turkmenistan is a country in South-Central Asia. It has borders with Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. It has no ocean but it is on the Caspian Sea to the west.

Turkmenistan, the small country in Central Asia, might be the world strangest country when it comes to both architecture and the bizarre laws that the locals have to obey under the firm control by the President in the country.

A virtual guide to Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia, east of the Caspian Sea, south of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and north of Iran and Afghanistan.

Although it sits on the eastern shores of the Caspian Sea, the Central Asian country Turkmenistan is essentially a landlocked state. It is bordered by Uzbekistan on the north, Kazakhstan on the northwest, Iran on the south, Afghanistan to the southeast, and the Caspian on the west.

This Central Asian country between Kazakhstan, Iran, and a huge desert, has been ruled by a dictator for 15 years with some truly bizarre laws.

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Facts and statistics about Uzbekistan.

Explore Silk Road heritage, deserts landscapes, Tashkent’s metro and the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara in a country encouraging tourists with new, relaxed visa policies.

Profile, history, news and current events of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan is a country in central Asia. It extends from the foothills of the Tian Shan and Pamir mountains to land just west of the Aral Sea.

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia. Its capital and largest city is Tashkent.

A virtual guide to Uzbekistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia south and southeast of the Aral Sea, bordered by Kazakhstan in west and north east, by Turkmenistan in south west, it has a short border with Afghanistan in south (145 km), Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in east.

Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The country has become a trending destination since last few years. The nation is known for its extraordinary mausoleums, mosques, and other incredible locales connected to the Silk Road. Visit Uzbekistan and enjoy the history, culture and architecture of the country.

A landlocked country at the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is part of a region whose history stretches back more than 2,500 years.

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