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Peace Corps in Kyrgyz Republic

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Welcome to the Peace Corps/Kyrgyz Republic.

This site was created to share Peace Corps experiences and resources with others. Peace Corps Volunteers have been working and living in Kyrgyz Republic since 1992. Since then, Peace Corps Volunteers have worked to address the specific needs of Kyrgyz Republic, its people and its resources.

 



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Kyrgyz Republic

  • Capital City – Bishkek
  • Largest City – Bishkek
  • Official Language(s) – Kyrgyz (primary), Russian (secondary)
  • Area (KM2) – 199900 km2
  • Population – 5,1 millions
  • GDP – US$ 2,46 billions
  • Currency – Kyrgyz SOM

The Peace Corps has changed my life and given me a new way to look at people. Patty G. Current Peace Corps Volunteer