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Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan · Bishkek City

Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek, and then Frunze (1926–1991), is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. The city is also the capital of the Chuy 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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Local time
UTC+6 · 12 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Bishkek City
Main language
Kyrgyz
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42.87° N, 74.57° E

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