What is the Capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, Asia, with a population of 7,281,800. The official currency is the Kyrgyzstani som and the primary language spoken is Kyrgyz.
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Bishkek at a glance
| Capital city | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| Country | Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic) |
| Region | Central Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 7,281,800 (105th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+06:00 |
| Currency | Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) |
| Calling code | +996 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Kyrgyzstan
- Beijing, capital of China
- Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
- Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan
- Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan in context
- Kyrgyzstan covers 199,951 km², making it the 85th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 36 people per km² ranks 146th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
- Kyrgyzstan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,281,800 people, Kyrgyzstan holds about 8.8% of the population of Central Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Kyrgyzstan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kyrgyzstan is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Kyrgyzstan — FAQ
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
Is Bishkek the largest city in Kyrgyzstan?
Yes — Bishkek is both the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
What country is Bishkek in?
Bishkek is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
What continent is Bishkek in?
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is located in Asia.
Is Bishkek the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Yes — Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan (official name: Kyrgyz Republic).
Bishkek is the capital of which country?
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in Central Asia.
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