Kyrgyzstan - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

199,900 sq km (77,261 sq miles).

Population

7.3 million (2025).

Population density

38 per sq km.

Capital

Bishkek.

Government

Republic.

Head of state

President Sadyr Japarov since 2021.

Head of government

President Sadyr Japarov since 2021.

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz.

Kyrgyzstan uses Type C and Type F plugs:
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded).
• Type F: Two round pins with two earth clips on the side (grounded).

Electricity supply in cities and towns is generally reliable, though occasional outages can occur, particularly in winter or in rural areas. Travellers staying outside major urban centres may wish to carry a torch or power bank.

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