Bishkek

[bish-kek]

noun

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

Formerly Pishpek (until 1926),Also called Frunze (1926–91).

Kirghizia

[kir-gee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh; Russian kyir-gyee-zyi-yuh]

noun

a republic in central Asia, S of Kazakhstan and N of Tadzhikistan (Tajikistan). 76,460 sq. mi. (198,500 sq. km). Capital: Bishkek.

Official name Kyrgyzstan.Formerly Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.

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Kumar Bekbolotov reports from Bishkek on the roots of the uprising—and how the West can help.
How the Uprising Happened
Kumar Bekbolotov
April 8, 2010
A crowd began to gather around an old bus stop in an industrial area near downtown Bishkek.
How the Uprising Happened
Kumar Bekbolotov
April 8, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for bishkek

Bishkek

noun

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

Kirghizia

Kirgizia

noun

the former Russian name for Kyrgyzstan

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