Capital of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan sits in Asia, has a population of 6,630,623, and uses the KGS. Official languages include Kyrgyz, Russian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Bishkek
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~6,630,623
- Area: 199,951 km²
- Population density: 33.2 people per km²
- Official languages: Kyrgyz, Russian
- Currency: KGS
- ISO code: KG
How big is Kyrgyzstan?
By population, Kyrgyzstan ranks 109th in the world, holding roughly 0.08% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 85th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Kyrgyzstan has 33.2 people per square kilometre, which is about 1.8 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Kyrgyzstan is the 33th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Kyrgyzstan in population are Paraguay (6,780,744) and Bulgaria (6,781,953).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Senegal (196,722 km²) and Belarus (207,600 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Kyrgyz is listed as an official language of Kyrgyzstan alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Kyrgyzstan uses the KGS, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Kyrgyzstan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Kyrgyzstan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Kyrgyzstan and a page on the flag of Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
What is the population of Kyrgyzstan?
About 6,630,623, making it the 109th most populous country in the world.
How big is Kyrgyzstan?
199,951 square kilometres, ranking 85th by land area, at a density of 33.2 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Kyrgyzstan use?
The KGS, which no other country uses.