Bishkek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, located near the border with Kazakhstan. It was established as a fortress in the nineteenth century and later served as a regional administrative center. The city is situated in the Chuy Valley at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains.
Statistics
Area
127.00 km²
Population
1,191,000