Key Information on Kyrgyzstan
- Population: 6.7 million
- GDP: $35 billion
- Literacy Rate: 99.5%
- Main Religion: Islam (Sunni)
- Average Age: 29.2 years
- Land Area: 199,900 km2
- Birthrate: 2.62
- Official Language: Kyrgyz, Russian
Random Fact
Kyrgyzstan has a rich musical heritage, with traditional instruments such as the komuz, kyl-kyiak (a two-stringed bowed instrument), and temir ooz komuz (a jaw harp). Traditional music is often accompanied by energetic dancing.