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Bishkek

American  
[bish-kek] / bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

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


Bishkek British  
/ bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Kyrgyz health ministry told AFP that the situation was "particularly worrying in Bishkek and Osh, where more than 1,300 companies are illegally carrying out their medical or pharmaceutical activities."

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

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

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

In a statement, the ministry said the Pakistani embassy in Bishkek was in contact with the Kyrgyz government to ensure the safety and security of its nationals after Friday night’s riots in the the city.

From Seattle Times May 18, 2024

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

From The 1992 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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