Bishkek

City

Capital city of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek, and then Frunze (1926–1991), is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, and the capital of the Chüy Region. It is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a population of around 1,200,000 people as of 2024.

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Where it is

1
Kyrgyz State Historical MuseumMuseum · 3.2 km
2
M. V. Frunze MuseumMuseum · 3.5 km
3
Ala-Archa National ParkNatural Site · 36 km
4
BalasagunHistorical Site · 57 km
5
Burana TowerHistorical Site · 57 km
6SuyabHistorical Site · 58 km

Bishkek

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