Kyrghizstan

Kyrgyzstan, officially Kyrgyz Republic, is a country in Central Asia. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east. The capital is Bishkek. Kyrgyz culture is strongly influenced by its nomadic roots and Turkic history, with rich traditions in music, poetry, and handicrafts. The country is known for its spectacular mountainous landscapes, particularly the Tian Shan mountain range, which attracts hikers and nature enthusiasts. Kyrgyzstan's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a growing service and tourism sector. Kyrgyzstan has a history of being part of the Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991, and since then, it has embarked on a path of democratic development and economic reforms. Population of Kyrgyzstan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 6.3 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 6.4 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 6.5 million inhabitants. Capital (Bishkek): Population in 2020: About 1.0 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Bishkek: ~1.0 million Osh: ~281,000 Jalal-Abad: ~108,000 Karakol: ~75,000 Tokmok: ~63,000 Uzgen: ~49,000 Balykchy: ~42,000 Naryn: ~40,000 Talas: ~35,000 Kyzyl-Kiya: ~28,000 Administrative Divisions: Kyrgyzstan is divided into 7 regions and 2 cities. Regions: Batken, Chuy, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Osh, Talas, Ysyk-Köl. Cities: Bishkek, Osh. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $8.0 billion. 2019: About $8.5 billion. 2020: Approximately $7.7 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Not available. 2019: Not available. 2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Not available. 2019: Not available. 2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 7.3%. 2019: Approximately 6.7%. 2020: Estimated to be around 7.1%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 1.5%. 2019: Approximately 2.5%. 2020: Around 5.7%. Note that the data for 2020, especially regarding economic indicators like GDP, public deficit, and inflation rate, might be influenced by the global COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts.