| Country |
Kyrgyzstan |
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| Region |
Central Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
198,500 |
| Area (sq mile) |
76,641 |
| Border |
China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
| Population |
5,431,747 |
| Nationality |
Kyrgyzstani(s) |
| Ethnic |
Kyrgyz 64.9%, Uzbek 13.8%, Russian 12.5%, Dungan 1.1%, Ukrainian 1%, Uygur 1%, other 5.7% (1999 census) |
| Religion |
Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5% |
| Language |
Kyrgyz 64.7% (official), Uzbek 13.6%, Russian 12.5% (official), Dungun 1%, other 8.2% (1999 census) |
| Literacy |
99% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Bishkek |
| Leader |
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev (since August 14, 2005), Prime Minister Igor Chudinov (since December 24, 2007), First Deputy Prime Minister Omurbek Babanov (since January 26, 2009) |
| Currency |
Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) |
| Independence Day |
Aug. 31, 1991 (from Soviet Union) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (Aug. 31, 1991) |
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