Bishkek

American

[bish-kek] / bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

the capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part.

Bishkek British

/ bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

Also called: Pishpek. Former name (1926–91): Frunze. the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est)

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She fears for the visual future of the capital Bishkek, which still has "magnificent examples of socialist-modernist architecture".

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Russian is an official language and Bishkek is a close ally of Moscow.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Rama Group and Shisan share the same address in Bishkek - a modern five-storey block in a prosperous part of the city.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

“Though the situation is now normal in Bishkek, we are facilitating those Pakistanis who want to come back,” Dar said.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

Industry, concentrated around Bishkek, produces small quantities of electric motors, livestock feeding equipment, washing machines, furniture, cement, paper, and bricks.

From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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