KYRGYZ INVESTMENT SOCIETY


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Brief History of Kyrgyzstan:
The Kyrgyz people are one of the nomadic Turkish peoples. After seven decades of Soviet rule, Kyrgyzstan emerged as an independent state with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. A small, mountainous country with a predominantly agricultural economy, Kyrgyzstan has been the most progressive country in Central Asia in enacting market reforms, and adopting democratic principles.Since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union, this country has opened its doors to tourism and is ready to welcome visitors with traditional Central Asian hospitality.In ancient times Kyrgyzstan occupied an important place on the Silk Road particularly the town of Osh, which is Kyrgyzstan's second and oldest city, now celebrating its 3000th anniversary. The ancestors of the present day Kyrgyz people probably lived in southern Siberia until the 10th century, but under Mongol incursions began to spread southwards. Later on the area, which is now Kyrgyzstan, came under the Manchus and from the 18th century it was part of Kokand Khanate. The Russians invaded in the late 19th century and the land was then amalgamated into the Soviet Union until 1991, when Kyrgyzstan gained its independence.Throughout their history the Kyrgyz have been a nomadic people and as a result Kyrgyzstan is renowned for the beauty of its scenery more than for its historical attractions. 94% of the country is mountainous, (Kyrgyzstan has 3 mountains over 7000 metres) and nature lovers will find glaciers, alpine meadows, semi-arid regions, forests and some 2000 mountain lakes, the largest of which is Lake Issyk -Kul or "warm lake". Kyrgyzstan's unspoilt nature attracts many trekkers and mountaineers as does the exotic wildlife: wild goats, the Marco Polo sheep, lynxes, wild boar, brown bear, porcupines and the rare snow leopard.

Background:
A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism.

Geography:
Location: Central Asia, west of China
Geographic coordinates: 41 00 N, 75 00 E
Map references: Asia
Area: total: 198,500 sq km; water: 7,200 sq km; land: 191,300 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than South Dakota
Land boundaries: total: 3,878 km
border countries: China 858 km, Kazakhstan 1,051 km, Tajikistan 870 km, Uzbekistan 1,099 km
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims: none (landlocked)
Climate: dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone
Terrain: peaks of Tien Shan and associated valleys and basins encompass entire nation
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) 132 m; highest point: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m
Natural resources: abundant hydropower; significant deposits of gold and rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc
Land use: arable land: 7.04%
permanent crops: 0.39%
note: Kyrgyzstan has the world's largest natural growth walnut forest (1998 est.)
other: 92.57%
Irrigated land: 10,740 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: NA
Environment: current issues: water pollution; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices
Environment: international agreements: party to: Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Geography - note: landlocked; entirely mountainous, dominated by the Tien Shan range; many tall peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes.

People:
Population: 4,822,166 (July 2002 est.)
Age structure: 0-14 years: 34.4% (male 838,224; female 821,230); 15-64 years: 59.4% (male 1,403,328; female 1,459,914); 65 years and over: 6.2% (male 113,861; female 185,609) (2002 est.)
Population growth rate: 1.45% (2002 est.)
Birth rate: 26.11 births/1,000 population (2002 est.)
Death rate: 9.1 deaths/1,000 population (2002 est.)
Net migration rate: -2.51 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2002 est.)
Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female ; under 15 years: 1.02 male(s)/female ; 15-64 years: 0.96 male(s)/female ; 65 years and over: 0.61 male(s)/female
total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2002 est.)
Infant mortality rate: 75.92 deaths/1,000 live births (2002 est.)
Life expectancy at birth: total population: 63.56 years; female: 67.98 years (2002 est.) ; male: 59.35 years
Total fertility rate: 3.16 children born/woman (2002 est.)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: less than 0.01% (1999 est.);
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: less than 100 (1999 est.)
HIV/AIDS - deaths: less than 100 (1999 est.)
Nationality: noun: Kyrgyz adjective: Kyrgyz
Ethnic groups: Kyrgyz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%, Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8%
Religions: Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5%
Languages: Kyrgyz - official language, Russian - official language
note: in December 2001, the Kyrgyzstani legislature made Russian an official language, equal in status to Kyrgyz
Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 97%, male: 99% , female: 96% (1989 est.)

Government:
Country name: conventional long form: Kyrgyz Republic; conventional short form: Kyrgyzstan; local short form: none; former: Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic; local long form: Kyrgyz Respublikasy
Government type: republic
Capital: Bishkek
Administrative divisions: 7 provinces (oblastlar, singular - oblasty) and 1 city* (shaar); Batken Oblasty, Bishkek Shaary*, Chuy Oblasty (Bishkek), Jalal-Abad Oblasty, Naryn Oblasty, Osh Oblasty, Talas Oblasty, Ysyk-Kol Oblasty (Karakol)
note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses)
Independence: 31 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)
National holiday: Independence Day, 31 August (1991)
Constitution: adopted 5 May 1993
Legal system: based on civil law system
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch: chief of state: President Kurmanbek BAKIYEV
head of government: Prime Minister
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
Legislative branch:bicameral Supreme Council or Zhogorku Kenesh consists of the Assembly of People's Representatives (70 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) and the Legislative Assembly (35 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)

Economy:
Economy - overview: Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country with a predominantly agricultural economy. Cotton, wool, and meat are the main agricultural products and exports. Industrial exports include gold, mercury, uranium, and electricity. Kyrgyzstan has been one of the most progressive countries of the former Soviet Union in carrying out market reforms. With fits and starts. By mid-1995 production began to recover and exports began to increase. The government and the international financial institutions have embarked on a comprehensive medium-term poverty reduction and economic growth strategy.
GDP: purchasing power parity - $13.5 billion (2001 est.)
GDP - real growth rate: 5% (2001 est.)
GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $2,800 (2001 est.)
GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 38%
industry: 27%; services: 35% (2000 est.) ;
Population below poverty line: 55% (2001 est.) ;
Household income or consumption by percentage share: lowest 10%: 3%; highest 10%: 32% (1997) (1997)
Distribution of family income - Gini index: 41 (1997)
Inflation rate (consumer prices): 7% (2001 est.)
Labor force: 2.7 million (2000)
Labor force - by occupation: agriculture 55%, industry 15%, services 30% (2000 est.)
Unemployment rate: 7.2% (1999 est.)
Budget: revenues: $207.4 million; expenditures: $238.7 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1999 est.) (1999 est.)
Industries: small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs, refrigerators, furniture, electric motors, gold, rare earth metals
Industrial production growth rate: 6% (2000 est.)
Electricity - production: 14.677 billion kWh (2000)
Electricity - production by source: fossil fuel: 8% ; hydro: 92% ; other: 0% (2000) ; nuclear: 0%
Electricity - consumption: 9.818 billion kWh (2000)
Electricity - exports: 4.153 billion kWh (2000)
Electricity - imports: 321 million kWh (2000)
Agriculture - products: tobacco, cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool
Exports: $475 million f.o.b. (2001 est.)
Exports - commodities: cotton, wool, meat, tobacco; gold, mercury, uranium, hydropower; machinery; shoes
Exports - partners: Germany 28.7%, Uzbekistan 17.7%, Russia 12.9%, China 8.7%, Kazakhstan 6.6% (2000)
Imports: $420 million f.o.b. (2001 est.)
Imports - commodities: oil and gas, machinery and equipment, foodstuffs
Imports - partners: Russia 23.9%, Uzbekistan 13.5%, Kazakhstan 10.3%, US 9.7%, Turkey 4.8% (2000)
Debt - external: $1.6 billion (2001 est.)
Economic aid - recipient: $50 million from the US (2001)
Currency: som (KGS)
Currency code: KGS
Exchange rates: soms per US dollar - 40.05 (July,2005), Fiscal year: calendar year

Transportation:
Railways: 370 km in common carrier service; broad gauge: 370 km 1.520-m gauge (1990)
Highways: total: 30,300 km, paved: 22,600 km , unpaved: 7,700 km
Waterways: 600 km (1990)
Pipelines: natural gas 200 km
Ports and harbors: Balykchy (Ysyk-Kol or Rybach'ye)
Airports: 50 (2001)
Airports - with paved runways: total: 4
Airports - with unpaved runways: total: 46