Country Studies US
Country Studies: Kyrgyzstan
A thorough look at Kyrgyzstan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
BBC
Bbc: News: Collapse of the Ussr 10 Years On
Extensive information about the collapse of the USSR. Includes an interactive timeline from 1985 through 1991, an interactive map of the countries of the USSR with country profiles and timelines, eyewitness accounts of the collapse of...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Kyrgyzstan
Learn about religion in Kyrgyzstan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Stories
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Kyrgyzstan
Learn about core health indicators in Kyrgyzstan in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Kyrgyz Republic
This site has a description of the economy and development of the Kyrgyz Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about economic policy, human development, and World Bank programs.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Maps: Kyrgyzstan: Political Map
This political map of Kyrgyzstan from University of Texas shows the provinces, cities, railroads, and major roads.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Maps: Kyrgyzstan: Physical Map
Physical map of Kyrgyzstan showing physical features as well as cities, province borders, roads, and railroads.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Roots of Radical Islam, Central Asia [Pdf]
The author examines how regional Islamic religious communities are reacting to the actions of their governments that they see as unfair and non-responsive to their issues. Uzbekistan is given major attention. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kyrgyzstan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Outline Map of Kyrgyzstan
This site offers an outline map of Kyrgyzstan to print out.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Kyrgyzstan
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
Read Works
Read Works: Escape From the Mountains
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four climber who were captured by rebel soldiers in Kyrgyzstan and had to escape and run for freedom.. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kyrgyz
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kyrgyz people of Kyrgyzstan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Kyrgyzstan
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Kyrgyzstan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kyrgyzstan
BBC News presents a general overview of the poor Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Uighur
Learn about the culture of the Uighur people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kyrgyz
Learn about the culture of the Kyrgyz people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kyrgyzstan: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Kyrgyzstan
On this site, students study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Kyrgyzstan.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Kyrgyzstan
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students share in the reading of a Kyrgyzstan folktale, Mother Wolf and learn a little background on the Peace Corps. Students then watch a video that was created by the Peace Corps and focuses on three...
Curated OER
Kyrgyzstan Political Map
Check out this great satellite image of Kyrgyzstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Geology.com: Kyrgyzstan Map Kyrgyzstan Satellite Image
Check out this great satellite image of Kyrgyzstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.