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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Kyrgyzstan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 199,951 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Central Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
199,951 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
35/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+6
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Alpine continental, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Kyrgyzstan is situated in Central Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Kyrgyzstan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Kyrgyzstan covers a total area of 199,951 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 6.9M across this area, the population density is 35/km². The capital city is Bishkek.

Climate

The climate of Kyrgyzstan is alpine continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally June–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Kyrgyzstan

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Kazakhstan
Astana
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China
Beijing
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Tajikistan
Dushanbe
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Uzbekistan
Tashkent

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kyrgyzstan located?

Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, Asia. The capital city is Bishkek.

How large is Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan has a total area of 199,951 km² with a population density of 35/km².

What countries border Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan shares land borders with: Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.

What is the climate of Kyrgyzstan?

The climate of Kyrgyzstan is Alpine continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is June–September.

What timezone is Kyrgyzstan in?

Kyrgyzstan observes UTC+6 timezone.

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