Bishkek
[ bish-kek ]
/ bɪʃˈkɛk /
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noun
the capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part.
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British Dictionary definitions for Bishkek
Bishkek
/ (bɪʃˈkɛk) /
noun
the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est)Also called: Pishpek Former name (1926–91): Frunze
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