Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan (pronunciation: /ˌkɪərɡɪˈstɑːn/), officially known as the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia.
Etymology
The name "Kyrgyz" is believed to have been derived from the Turkic word for "forty", in reference to the forty clans of Manas, a legendary hero who united forty regional clans against the Uyghurs. The "-stan" is a Persian suffix meaning "land".
Geography
Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the east. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan's terrain is mountainous, which leads to the country being occasionally referred to as "the Switzerland of Central Asia".
History
Kyrgyzstan has a rich history that includes a variety of cultures and empires, including the Persian Empire, Mongol Empire, and the Russian Empire. In 1991, Kyrgyzstan declared independence from the Soviet Union, becoming a sovereign state.
Health Care
Healthcare in Kyrgyzstan is provided by a mixture of public and private providers. The country has made significant improvements in its healthcare system since independence, but still faces challenges in ensuring access to healthcare for all of its citizens.
Related Terms
- Bishkek - The capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
- Ala-Too Range - A part of the Tien Shan mountain range in Kyrgyzstan.
- Manas - A legendary hero in Kyrgyzstan who united forty regional clans.
- Silk Road - An ancient trade route that passed through Kyrgyzstan.
- Tian Shan - A large system of mountain ranges located in Central Asia, part of which is in Kyrgyzstan.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kyrgyzstan
- Wikipedia's article - Kyrgyzstan
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