What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

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The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek

Bishkek is the capital city and seat of government of Kyrgyzstan, a country in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan uses the ISO codes KG and KGZ, and its international dialling code is +996. The currency in use is the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS).

For the full profile of Kyrgyzstan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Kyrgyzstan country page. The country has an estimated population of 7,343,064 as of 2025.

Quick facts about Kyrgyzstan

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
Is Bishkek the largest city in Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Bishkek?
Bishkek, like the rest of Kyrgyzstan, uses the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS, symbol с).

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