Asian Geographic

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Cities: Bishkek (capital), Osh, Dzhalal Abad, Karakol, Tokmok Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian Time zone: UTC+5/6 Dialling code: +996 Power: 220–240 V Euro round 2-pin, French/german Schuko 3-pin

Climate: The effects of the continenta­l climate depend on elevation. Lowland areas drop a little below freezing in winter and can reach up to 30–35°C in summer. Wintertime temperatur­es in the highland areas go as low as –20°C with year-round on the peaks. The best time to visit is generally July to September. Currency: Kyrgyzstan­i som (KGS) Exchange rate: USD1 = KGS75

More informatio­n: www.discoverky­rgyzstan.org

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SHUTTERSTO­CK ABOVE View to Ruh Ordo cultural complex near Lake Issyk Kul
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