Overview
Kyrgyzstan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Bishkek.
Key facts
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Currency | KGS |
About the country
Kyrgyzstan is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Bishkek.
Practical information
The currency is the KGS (Som).
The main language spoken is Kyrgyz.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Kyrgyzstan by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Kyrgyzstan
Among the places worth a look in Kyrgyzstan are Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, Manas, Batken, Talas, Naryn, Tokmok, Razzakov and Bazar-Korgon — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Kyrgyzstan usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Kyrgyzstan
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Getting around Kyrgyzstan
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.