Bishkek

Name: Bishkek
Address: Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

People from Bishkek are called:

Male/General:

Bishkekian

Pronunciation:

/bɪʃˈkɛk/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,074,075 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kyrgyzstan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from a Kyrgyz word for a churn used to make kumis. The demonym is 'Bishkekian'.

About Bishkek

Capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
Located in the Chui Valley at the foot of Tian Shan mountains.
Known for Soviet-era architecture and tree-lined boulevards.
Gateway to mountains and trekking destinations.
Relatively liberal and open city in Central Asia.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Almaty

230 km east

People are called:

Almaty resident

Tashkent

350 km southwest

People are called:

Tashkenti

Osh

600 km south

People are called:

Osh resident

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,074,075 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kyrgyzstan
Region:: Central Asia

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