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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Country Watch - weekly news with some general info about country, political, economic, social and environmental overviews, numerous useful links.

Kyrgyzstan - World Desk Reference - online information - dorling Kindersley world desk reference - online information about Kyrgyzstan: charts, diagrams, maps, facts and statistics for business and homework.

Kyrgyzstan, an Encarta Encyclopedia - an article about Kyrygzstan with additional Related Articles, Books and Periodicals.

1999 CIA World Factbook: Kyrgyzstan - the 1999 CIA World Factbook - includes reports on countries throughout the world compiled by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency The entry for Kyrgyzstan includes a map and information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications and defense forces.

Kyrgyzstan - the Columbia Encyclopedia short review with a few useful links.

Kyrgyzstan at WashingtonPost.com - this site by "The Washington Post" provides news, links and weather for Kyrgyzstan. You may also want to explore the Former Soviet Union site.

Kyrghyzstan: Discover the Country - this page is an excellent source of information on Kyrgyzstan. Produced jointly by two independent nonprofit organizations: International Foundation "Discovery of Kyrghyzstan" (Bishkek, Kyrghyzstan), who provided the data, and Stichting "Ontdekking van Kirgizie" (Amsterdam, Netherlands), who created the web page. The site is well organized and regularly maintained. It is a must see for Kyrgyz enthusiasts.

Kyrgyzstan REENIC Local Navigator - a substantial no frills subject directory for Kyrgyzstan links that includes a list of Kyrgyzstan information servers.  Part of the larger REENIC project, a collection of links to websites with information about East and Central Europe, Russia, and the NIS, from the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

Kyrgyzstan Resource Page - part of the Open Society Institute/Soros Foundation's Central Eurasian Project - includes links for Kyrgyzstan well-organized into 15 categories, including business, arts, history and more, but unfortunately does not include annotations or descriptions for the sites.

Library of Congress USA / Area Handbook Series / Kyrgyzstan

World Switch

Yahoo: Kyrgyzstan - yahoo's Kyrgyzstan site is well-known but only has a handful of links.

MAPS & FLAGS

Flags of the World: Kyrgyzstan - this site provides a current representation of the flag of Kyrgyzstan and detailed description and history of the flag. It is part of a larger WWW site, Flags of the World, an excellent source on national flags, past and present.

Flags of the World: Kirghiz SSR - this site provides a complete representation of the three historical flags of the former Kirghiz S.S.R. It is part of a larger WWW site, Flags of the World, an excellent source on national flags, past and present, which also provides a History of Soviet Flags.

Major Defense Industry Facilities in Kyrgyzstan - a map showing the sites of major defense industry facilities in Kyrgyzstan, produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in 1993. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (147K).

Political Map of Kyrgyzstan - a political map of Kyrgyzstan, produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in 1996. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (226K).

Political Map of Kyrgyzstan - a political map of Kyrgyzstan, produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in 1992. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (267K).

Shaded Relief Map of Kyrgyzstan - a shaded relief map of Kyrgyzstan, produced by the USCentral Intelligence Agency in 1996. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (256K).

Shaded Relief Map of Kyrgyzstan - a shaded relief map of Kyrgyzstan, produced by the USCentral Intelligence Agency in 1992. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (376K).

Small Map of Kazakhstan - a small map of Kyrgyzstan, produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency in 1999. From the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin (24K).

CULTURE, HISTORY & LANGUAGE

Ethnologue Database: Kyrgyzstan - this informative site, by SIL International, is part of the Ethnologue Database from "Ethnologue: Languages of the World", which contains information on more than 6,700 languages spoken in the world, including alternate names, number of speakers, location, dialects, linguistic affiliation, and other sociolinguistic and demographic data. The volume also contains basic ethnographic information. The Kyrgyzstan page describes 2 language spoken in Kyrgyzstan.

Holidays - Kyrgyzstan - this page is part of the excellent World Wide Holiday and Festival Page - and provides dates for public holidays in Kyrgyzstan.

Kirghiz Dishes - some local recipes.

Less Commonly Taught Languages Project: Kyrgyz - this list contains information about colleges and universities in North America that teach Kyrgyz. The institutions are listed alphabetically, with information about course levels and availability, and the name of a contact person at the institution. This file is available from the Less Commonly Taught Languages Project at the University of Minnesota.

Report on International Religious Freedom for 1999: Kyrgyzstan - 1999 report on the status of religious freedom in Kyrgyzstan.  From the Office of International Religious Freedom, Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the US Department of State.

The Celebration of The 1000th Anniversary of The Epos Manas - website about Manas.

Manas - the Kyrgyz Epic

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS

BISNIS: Kyrgyzstan - this site is part of the Central Asia Country Reports, a myriad of business-oriented links provided by (BISNIS) Business Information Service for the NIS. This is THE most comprehensive US Government site for business information in the NIS, offering a wide range of original information.

Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

Pangaea Project Reports for Kyrgyzstan - general reports on economic projects in Kyrgyzstan for 2001 by Pangaea Partners.

US Embassy Reports: Kyrgyzstan - this page is a service of (BISNIS) Business Information Service for the NIS, and allows you to search a database of US commercial reports on the NIS dating from April 1995 for reports on Kyrgyzstan.

Central Asia Region Country Analysis Brief - latest report on the Kyrgyzstan's Energey Sector.

The National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic

National Statistical Department

POLITICS & LAW

AdmiNet - Kyrgyzstan - top Political organization top Links with other countries top The government of Kyrgyzstan top WWW resources about Kyrgyzstan top Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Amnesty International 1999 Report on Kyrgyzstan - this excerpt from Amnesty International's 1999 Report on Human Rights describes the human rights conditions in Kazakhstan. You can also read the 1998 and 1997 report, or look at other AI documents related to Kyrgyzstan.

CDF Portal - portal provides the comprehensive information on Kyrgyzstan (news, politics, economy, investments, finance, culture, social sphere, etc.)

Country Report on Human Rights Practices - the US Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor discusses human rights conditions in Kyrgyzstan in 1998. You can also view the 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 and 1993 reports.

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Kyrgyzstan - a list of Kyrgyzstan's government officials, produced by the USCentral Intelligence Agency. Use the Index to the Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments to view other countries.

EurasiaNet - Kyrgyzstan - read news about political, economic, environmental, and social developments in Kyrgyzstan.

The Governmental information about our republic

Kyrgyz Republic - official site of Kyrgyz Government.

Kyrgyz Embassy in USA - this site is the official Web presence of the Kyrgyz Republic in the USA and Canada. It includes a biography of President Askar Akaev, a list of Government Ministries, information about the North American-Kyrgyz Business Council (NAKBC), cultural information and numerous links to other sites.

Kyrgyz Embassy in London UK - this site is the official Web presence of the Kyrgyz Republic in the UK. It includes some info about Politics, Business and Economy, Tourism in Kirghizstan.

Kyrgyz Constitution

Peace Corps Kyrgyzstan - this page details Peace Corps activities in Kyrgyzstan, with a nice map that breaks down the country by oblast. There are a series of reports about various Peace Corps projects and people in Kyrgyzstan, as well as information about how to become a volunteer in Krygyzstan.

Political Resources on the Net - Kyrgyzstan - index of Kyrgyzstan political sites available on the Internet, with links to organizations, government, media, and more.

Soros Foundation in Kyrgyzstan

UNHCR Kyrgyzstan Country Profile - this report by the UN High Commission on Refugees describes UN efforts to assist refugees in Kyrgyzstan.

USAID Information for Kyrgyzstan - this USAID site includes a Country Profile and links to environmental and economic resources for Kazakhstan. You can also view the 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000 Congressional Presentation.

USAID's Local Government Center Reports on Kyrgyzstan - the Local Government Center serves as a clearinghouse for information related to United States Government technical assistance programs through the US Agency for International Development in Eastern Europe and the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union.

UNDP in Kyrgyzstan - the United Nations (UN) in Kyrgyzstan with some Country info, News and events and UN links.

TRAVEL

Destination Kyrgyzstan - this is one of Lonely Planet's excellent resources for travelers. It includes: Facts at a Glance, Facts for the Traveler, Money & Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, Trailers' Reports, and links to other Web pages.

Health Information for Travelers to Eastern Europe and the NIS - advice from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  Also check out the Travelers Health Information page.

Kyrgyzstan - Consular Information Sheet - updated in November 1999, the Consular Information Sheet includes general travel information from the US Department of State, including a country description, entry requirements, local registration requirements, internal travel problems, crime information, medical facilities, medical insurance, other health information, traffic safety and road conditions, aviation oversight, criminal penalties, special circumstances, Y2K information, children's issues, and consular and embassy locations.

RELIGION ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SCIENCE

EIA Country Analysis Brief: Kyrgyzstan - this report is part of a series by the United States Energy Information Administration. It provides information on Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Electric Power, and Oil and Gas Industries in Kyrgyzstan, as well as brief Country, Economic, Energy, and Environment Overviews. The Country Analysis Brief is part of a series of Country Analysis Briefs (CABs) by the EIA providing an overview of the energy situation for all countries that are members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

NATIONAL AND FOREIGN NEWS SOURCES

Info Center Bishkek

Internews - Kyrgyz press digest.

Kyrgyz Invest - portal provides the comprehensive information on Kyrgyzstan (news, politics, economy, investments, finance, culture, social sphere, etc.)

Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyz mass media digest.

Kyrgyzstan - there have been many impacts from these developments, and the need for a Community and Business Forum has been identified. Here, interested parties are discussing issues regarding the future sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan News.net - Kyrgyzstan and regional Central Asia news headlines, weather, global news and financial markets. Link to newspapers, government, travel, hotels, a map of Kyrgyzstan and official sites. One of the best Kyrgyzstan news sites on the net.

Kyrgyzstan Review - news digest covering business, economic, political, and social issues.

Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway - portal provides comprehensive information on Kyrgyzstan (news, economy, investments, finance, culture, social sphere, etc.) with the assistance of the World Bank and financial support from the infoDev.

Eurasia Net - analytical site with many articles relating to political envies in Kyrgyzstan and numerous links.

IRIN - united Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks with some Kyrygz.

Kyrgyzstan Daily Digest

The Kyrgyzstan Freenet - free network with numerous links about Kyrgyzstan, discussion forum, USAID projects, Cental Asian and Kyrgyzstan's news sponsored by ECA.

Kyrgyzstan News - updating news headlines from Kyrgyzstan regional and global sources. Business, sport and weather. Link to a map of Kyrgyzstan, local newspapers and official sites. One of the most comprehensive Kyrgyzstan news sites on the web.

One World - the OneWorld database contains tens of thousands (in reality only 13) of documents on Kyrgyzstan from the partners' websites.

Relief Web - Kyrgyzstan The Latest reviews from international web resources with a number of useful links.

NEWSPAPER NEWS SOURCES

Vecherny Bishkek - local daily newspaper with the main headlines and articles in English.

Washington Post - online newspaper with Latest News, On the Web and several links relating to country, its media, culture and human rights.

PRESS AGENCY NEWS SOURCES

AKI Press - Kyrgyzstan's News Agency.

Kabar Agency - Kyrgyz National News Agency (English, Russian and kyrgyz versions), mostly local news with many useful links to the local Internet recourses.

LOCAL NEWS SOURCES

Times of Central Asia

INTERNET RADIO STATIONS

Internet Radio Stations in Kyrgyzstan - NetRadioSearch - huge listing of Internet radio stations broadcasting in Kyrgyzstan and worldwide. Sponsored by SongSearch CD Store.

EDUCATIPON

American University in Kyrgyzstan - the official site provides some info about the universities, students' life, with some local news.

Bishkek Humanities University - mostly about university.

Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economy

Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University

KYRYGZ SEARCH ENGINES

Kyrgyz Republic Online Search Engine - electronic BusinessComputers and Internet Society and OrganizationsInternational Affairs Science and TechnologyEntertainment and Sport References and Libraries.

Internet Resources in Kyrgyzstan - another local search engine.

Search Engine Kyrgyzstan - web resources in Russian.

Kyrgyzstan Freenet - the first Kyrgyzstani FREE NETwork with links to websites for and about Kyrgyzstan.

PEOPLE

President Askar Akayev - an article about Kyrgyz president.

Beautiful Women - Kyrgyzstan - for people who likes know more about local women.

Barth, Jonathan - site includes portraits, people, sports and a special collection of photos on Kyrgyzstan.

Elmira Kochumkulkizi's Home Page - she has translated a lot of Proverbs, Folktales and Songs from Kyrgyz into English.

Kirghizstan from the Air - web.site of Dalibor Carbol.

RECOMMENDED READING

Only one good English translation of a representative group of Manas poems exists: The Manas of Wilhelm Radloff edited and translated by Arthur T Hatto.

Manas; the Epic Vision of Theodor Herzen - is a dignified coffee-table book of illustrations of the Kyrgyz folk epos.

Jamila, The White Steamship, Early Cranes and The Place of the Skull - the novels of Chinghiz Aitmatov reveal Kyrgyz life and culture.

Frith Maier's Trekking in Russia and Central Asia - is an unraveled guide to the region's wild places.

Philip Glazebrook's Journey to Khiva - and Geoffrey Moorhouse's Apples in the Snow; A Journey to Samarkand (published in the US as On the Other Side; A Journey Through Soviet Central Asia) weave history and contemporary observation around tales of travel in Central Asia on the eve of independence from the USSR.

MUSIC

Naiman Ene, Ak Tamak, Saadak Kakty, Olu Tolor, Sary Цzцk - to hear a song sample, click on any song title.