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Kyrgyzstan
Mountains, Horses, Freedom
Overview
A mountainous Central Asian republic known as "the Switzerland of Asia," offering nomadic yurt stays, pristine alpine lakes, and a welcoming visa-free policy.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Central Asia
Land Area
199,951 km²
Capital
Bishkek
Languages
Kyrgyz, Russian
Currencies
Kyrgyzstani som (с)
At a Glance
31
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
31
Freedom
48
Security
13
Life Expectancy
72.2 yrs
Median Age
25.1 yrs
Urbanization
38%
Cost Index
30
Housing Index
14
Healthcare Access
33/100
Climate
Average Temperature
8.3°C
Average AQI
80
Most Temperate Cities
1 Kyzyl-Kyya 16.9°C
2 Iradan 16.9°C
3 Kochkor-Ata 15°C
4 Bazar-Korgon 15°C
5 Osh 14.4°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Suluktu 3 AQI
2 Kyzyl-Eshme 5 AQI
3 Kochkor-Ata 5 AQI
4 Kara-Buurinskiy Rayon 5 AQI
5 Tash-Kumyr 5 AQI
Cities
Kara Suu Kaindy Kyzyl-Eshme Kochkor-Ata Kara-Buurinskiy Rayon Kara Kulja Alamudunskiy Rayon Uzgen District Uzgen Tyup Tash-Kumyr Cholpon-Ata
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Talasskiy Rayon Chuyskiy Rayon Suluktu Sokulukskiy Rayon Isfana Jalal-Abad Kyzyl-Kyya Kadzhi-Say Bishkek Osh Ysyk-Ata Toktogul District Balykchy Tokmok Naryn Bazar-Korgon Jumgal Kara-Balta Talas Chong-Alay District Batken Iradan Suzak Kant Belovodskoye Kazarman Lebedinovka Karakol Toktogul Ivanovka Ala-Buka Kyzyl-Suu Nookat Kerben Ak-Suu At-Bashi Aydarken Kemin Sosnovka Daroot-Korgon Karavan
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 30
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 14
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 10.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 13/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 20/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 64 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 19
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 3.62% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 49 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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