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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Republic

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Kyrgyzstan is listed in Central Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Bishkek. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalBishkek
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2KG
ISO alpha-3KGZ
Currency code(s)KGS
Language code(s)ky, ru
Calling code(s)+996
Country-code TLD.kg
Area199,951 km²

Where is Kyrgyzstan?

For broad geographic classification, Kyrgyzstan is grouped under Asia and the subregion Central Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Kyrgyzstan?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is KG, while the three-letter code is KGZ. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Kyrgyzstan has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.