Kyrgyzstan is the fourth most mountainous country in the world, sitting at an average elevation of 2,989 meters (9,805 feet), with a snow leopard population estimated at 300-400 individuals living ...

The population of Kyrgyzstan exceeds 7 million, with ethnic Kyrgyz constituting the majority, alongside notable minority groups of Uzbeks and Russians. The history of Kyrgyzstan encompasses a rich ...

The landfill was built in 1978 and was designed for a population of around 400,000 people. Kyrgyzstan’s capital is home to more than 1 million and is growing fast. Now, a new pit has been built. City ...

By comparison, neighboring Kazakhstan -- a country with nearly three times the population of Kyrgyzstan -- has only 12 state madrasahs, including three for girls and women.