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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.
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Surface Area: 198,500 square km
Population: 5,081,429 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Central Asia
Capital City: Bishkek
Head of State: Askar AKAYEV
Prime Minister: Nikolay TANAYEV
Independent since: 31 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)
Currency: Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)
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