GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous Central Asian state dominated by Tian Shan ranges and intermontane basins. Mountain water supplies connect it with downstream agricultural lowlands.
Fast Facts
- Bishkek lies near the northern mountain front.
- Naryn headwaters contribute to the Syr Darya system.
- Snow, glaciers and elevation influence pasture and hydropower potential.
Connected lessons
- KyrgyzstanCountry profile
Geographical connections
- ChinaBorders
- KazakhstanBorders
- UzbekistanBorders
- TajikistanBorders