soms (KGS) per US dollar - 36.108 (2008 est.), 37.746 (2007), 40.149 (2006), 41.012 (2005), 42.65 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
0.500%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
2
0
Location
Central Asia, west of China
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
Area
199,951 km sq
245,857 km sq
Coastline
0 km
320 km
Climate
dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone
generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
