Kyrgyzstan is an Asian nation. It was a member of the Soviet Union until 1991. It has a population of over 5 million. The capital city is Bishkek. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, Tajikistan to the southwest, Uzbekistan to the west, and China to the east.
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Kyrgyzstan |
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5,482,000 |
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Bishkek |
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3 |
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Not a member |
Junior |
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There are outdoor rinks in Bishkek, Chayek, and Tscholpanata.An ice hockey championship is played. The 2009 winner was Dorodi-Alatoo, and the 2010 winner was Khan-Tengri. There was a 10 team tournament played in Chayek in 2006. In 1962 the Kyrgyz National team played a game against Lithuania, losing 7-2.