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Kyrgyzstan
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. Nation-wide demonstrations in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAYEV, who had run the country since 1990. Subsequent presidential elections in July of 2005 were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIYEV. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism. To be updated
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Areas in Kyrgyzstan: Ala Archa | Bishkek | Karakol | Karavshin | Kochkor | Osh | Yssyk Kol
August 20th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan
I’m in Astana now which is the new capital of Kazakhstan. I arrived here via Almaty which is where I originally started and ended my biking trip and which had been the historical capital of K ... 5 photos [full story]
I’m in Astana now which is the new capital of Kazakhstan. I arrived here via Almaty which is where I originally started and ended my biking trip and which had been the historical capital of K ... 5 photos [full story]
August 7th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Yssyk Kol
As we set off on our next adventure to , I began to see why Kyrgyzstan has been dubbed the Switzerland of Central Asia. We drove through lush alpine mountains on hairpin roads all the way up to a pass ... 17 photos [full story]
As we set off on our next adventure to , I began to see why Kyrgyzstan has been dubbed the Switzerland of Central Asia. We drove through lush alpine mountains on hairpin roads all the way up to a pass ... 17 photos [full story]
August 3rd 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Karakol
There is so much to digest about the Kyrgyz way of life and the culture so I thought I should shed some light on some of the customs and traditions that are still upheld here. Kyrgyzstan is made u ... 5 photos [full story]
There is so much to digest about the Kyrgyz way of life and the culture so I thought I should shed some light on some of the customs and traditions that are still upheld here. Kyrgyzstan is made u ... 5 photos [full story]
August 1st 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan
With one remote border crossing down, we approached the (from China into Kyrgyzstan) with confidence even though it's known to be one of the most unpredictable border crossings at the best of times. ... 8 photos [full story]
With one remote border crossing down, we approached the (from China into Kyrgyzstan) with confidence even though it's known to be one of the most unpredictable border crossings at the best of times. ... 8 photos [full story]
August 11th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan
Kirguistán: Issyk-Kul, Biskek, Jalal-Abad y Osh Kirguistán, la tierra de Manas, ... con un 80% del territorio montañoso, una agricultura primitiva y una economía que subsiste gracias a la infraestruc ... 151 photos [full story]
Kirguistán: Issyk-Kul, Biskek, Jalal-Abad y Osh Kirguistán, la tierra de Manas, ... con un 80% del territorio montañoso, una agricultura primitiva y una economía que subsiste gracias a la infraestruc ... 151 photos [full story]
August 1st 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Kochkor
Kymys. Fermented mare's milk. I'd been looking forward to trying it ever since I decided to come to Central Asia, but I guess I'd always had in mind just a small sip, rather than the overflowing bowl ... 31 photos [full story]
Kymys. Fermented mare's milk. I'd been looking forward to trying it ever since I decided to come to Central Asia, but I guess I'd always had in mind just a small sip, rather than the overflowing bowl ... 31 photos [full story]
July 27th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan , located in Central Asia, is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. Founded in 1878 as the Russian fortress of P ... 9 photos [full story]
Kyrgyzstan , located in Central Asia, is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. Founded in 1878 as the Russian fortress of P ... 9 photos [full story]
July 25th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Osh
Within one hour, we were eating lunch in Andijon, Uzbekistan and the next thing we knew, we were walking across the border into Kyrgyzstan. It was a sad goodbye with Dav - we all agreed that he far ex ... [full story]
Within one hour, we were eating lunch in Andijon, Uzbekistan and the next thing we knew, we were walking across the border into Kyrgyzstan. It was a sad goodbye with Dav - we all agreed that he far ex ... [full story]
July 15th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Karakol
The previous night's queasy cocktail of menace & vodka turned uneasily in my stomach when I woke, but I felt myself very quickly invigorated by the thought of what lay ahead... Three days up in the , ... 29 photos [full story]
The previous night's queasy cocktail of menace & vodka turned uneasily in my stomach when I woke, but I felt myself very quickly invigorated by the thought of what lay ahead... Three days up in the , ... 29 photos [full story]
July 9th 2008 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Karakol
Kyrgyzstan is the most beautiful country I've ever seen. It's known as the mountain kindgdom and for good reason. I have no stories to tell, I spent two weeks bush-camping the most glorious country ... 4 photos [full story]
Kyrgyzstan is the most beautiful country I've ever seen. It's known as the mountain kindgdom and for good reason. I have no stories to tell, I spent two weeks bush-camping the most glorious country ... 4 photos [full story]
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