| Capital | |
|---|---|
| Currency | Kyrgyz som |
| Area | 199,951 km2 |
| Population | 6 201 500 () |
| Languages | Russia, Kyrgyzstan |
| Electric | 220 V (50 Hz), Europlug, suko |
| Area code | 996 |
| Emergency numbers | 101 (fire brigade), 102 (police), 103 (emergency medical services), 161 |
| Domain name | .kg |
| Transport | on the right |
| Web pages |
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Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан) is land In Asia.
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Understand
Kyrgyzstan was one of the poorest parts of the Soviet Union.
Come
A Finn does not need a visa to travel to Kyrgyzstan for less than 60 days.[1]
By plane
Kyrgyzstan has good air connections From Europe (London), From China or elsewhere in Asia. To Manas International Airport (approx. 30 km. from the center of Bishkek) fly e.g. Turkish Airlines from Istanbul and British Airways from London. There are no direct flights from Finland to the country.
By train
By road
By bus
Move
The road network in Kyrgyzstan is in poor condition. Buses and cars are often old and in poor condition.
Talk
Kyrgyz and Russian are the official languages. However, the older population almost invariably speaks Russian. The younger generation wears some English.
Buy
The Kyrgyz currency is som (1 € ≈ 73 som). There are no coins in use in Kyrgyzstan. It is worth exchanging money only at banks, otherwise the traveler can be cheated, which makes it easy to lose.
Price level
The price level is lower than in Finland.
Eat
Juo
In Kyrgyzstan, tea and vodka are almost as popular as In Russia. They are available almost everywhere.
- Kumissi, a slightly alcoholic beverage made from mare 's milk.
- Bozo, an alcoholic beverage made from corn
Sleep
Many private individuals rent their apartments to foreigners. You can get a good night's accommodation very cheaply.
Study
Work
Stay safe
Unnecessary travel to the border area between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan must be avoided. In the capital Bishkek, valuables should be kept hidden and avoid moving around the city at night.
Corruption
Corruption is a major problem in Kyrgyzstan. The police should not be trusted.
Stay healthy
The purity of food and water varies from region to region.
The biggest risk of injury is overdriving the car. Be very careful when crossing the street. Potholes in you can also cause accidents. Stray dogs and other animals should also be treated with suspicion.
Respect
There are Muslims and Orthodox in Kyrgyzstan. When describing religious places, it is a good idea to ask permission.
Take contact
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