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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

Some final thoughts on Kazakstan
8 days ago: ScottMcD published a blog
Some final thoughts on Kazakstan
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]

Lakes of the Sky
15 days ago: trabella published a blog
Lakes of the Sky
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]

Kyrgyz Customs and Traditions
15 days ago: trabella published a blog
Kyrgyz Customs and Traditions
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]

From Kashgar to Kyrgyzstan
15 days ago: trabella published a blog
From Kashgar to Kyrgyzstan
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]

Kirguistan - China
18 days ago: Anabel published a blog
Kirguistan - China
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]

Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo
28 days ago: michaelpaddo published a blog
Going Nomad on the Kyrgyz Jailoo
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]

Kyrgyzstan Culture
33 days ago: driftwood published a blog
Kyrgyzstan Culture
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]

33 days ago: trabella published a blog
3 countries in 3 days
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]

Plastic Bags + Sandals = Alpine Hiking Boots
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]

Kyrgyzstan
45 days ago: BossManBing published a blog
Kyrgyzstan
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 Blog Entries

Toktogul reservoir
A wet and misty Karakol Valley
Issyk Kul and mountains
Alone on the M38
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AK SAY VALLEY
TIAN SHAN MOUNTAINS/ ARPA VALLEY
AT-BASHY
DOLON PASS
SAUSAMYR
ALA BEL PASS
The Wall
Street scene in Kashgar
Playing with the Kyrgyz kids #1
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