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Quiz: Kyrgyzstan

  1. What was the capital?

    • Bishkek
    • Funafuti
    • Yaren, the de facto capital
    • Bratislava
    Answer

    Bishkek — Capital: Bishkek.

  2. When was Kyrgyzstan founded?

    • 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 6 September 1968, independence from Britain
    • 11 August 1960, independence from France
    • 17 February 2008, independence declared from Serbia
    Answer

    31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Kyrgyzstan have?

    • Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010
    • Islamic republic; the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority
    • Chief Executive and Legislative Council under the Basic Law; Beijing controls defence and foreign affairs
    • Own parliament (Lagting) and government for internal affairs; Finland keeps foreign policy and defence
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010 — Government: Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010.

  4. True or false: Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous, landlocked country in central Asia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous, landlocked country in central Asia.