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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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"It is hard to train in Kyrgyzstan as we don't have the right conditions and financing," the 19-year-old told AFP from the mountainside in the Ala-Archa National Park, just south of the capital Bishkek.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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

Some of the injured Pakistani students were treated at a local hospital in Bishkek, it said.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

Putin, speaking at a summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, had earlier proposed holding peace talks between the two nations in Moscow.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023

The political opposition organized demonstrations in Bishkek in in April, May, and November 2006 resulting in the adoption of new constitution that transfered some of the president's powers to parliament and the government.

From The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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