Kyrgyzstan is divided into seven provinces (singular: област - oblast, plural: областтар - oblasttar). The capital, Bishkek, is administratively an independent city (shaar), as well as being the capital of Chuy Province. Osh also has shaar status.
The provinces, with their capitals, are as follows:
Each province is further divided into raions (districts), administered by government-appointed officials. Rural communities (aiyl okmotus) consisting ...
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Area:
- 199,900 km² (77181.8 mi² )
Population:
- 3,701,000 (1981)
Date founded:
- Aug 31, 1991
Also known as:
- Kirgisistan
