Territorial change

Russia → Kyrgyzstan (secession)

1991 · Kyrgyzstan

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When
1991
Kind
Territorial change
Where
Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates
41.67° N, 74.53° E
Process
secession
Type
Secession (establish new indep. entities)
Pop
4375000
Area km2
198500
Losing
Russia

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Kyrgyzstan

Country in Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, formerly known as Kirghizia, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east and southeast. The capital and largest city is Bishkek which lies on the northern border with Kazakhstan.

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