Name: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Time zone: GMT +6
Area: 169.9 sq km
Population: 0,858 million (2010)
Founded in: 1825
Climate: extremely continental
Average temperature: -8°C to +5°C in winter, +15°C to +30°C in summer
Area code: +996 (312)
Airports: Manas
Train stations: Bishkek
Bus stations: West, East
Religious buildings: Orthodox: Holy Resurrection Cathedral; Muslim: Central Mosque
Architectural landmarks: Ala-Too Square
Statues and memorials: A.Osmonov, T.Satylganov, A.Tokombaev, T.Umotaliev, M.Frunze, C.Aitmatov, Liberty Statue, Manas Sculpture Complex, Victory Memorial, Statesmen Alley, Heroes Lane, Ata- Bent Memorial Complex
Museums: Fine Arts Museum, National History Museum, Literature and Art Museum, Zoology Museum, Open Air Sculpture Museum
House-Museums of: S.Chuykov, O.Manuylova, M.Frunze, I.Razzakov
Theatres: Kyrgyz Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kyrgyz Drama Theatre, Russian Drama Theatre, Puppet Theatre
Natural sites and parks: Panfilov Culture and Leisure Park, Central Park, Liberty Park, Ata Turk Park, Oak Park, Ala-Archa Gorge Nature Reserve (30 km from Bishkek)
Expo centres: Kozhomkul Sports Palace
Sports venues and clubs: Spartak Stadium (FC Dordoi), Kozhomkul Sports Palace
Performance sites: Satylganov National Philharmonic Hall, Kyrgyz National Conservatory
Entertainment sites: Tourist Complex, State Circus, Kyrgyz Ayily Old
Restaurants of national cuisine: Kyrgyz: Town, Arzu, Fanza, Diyar, Supara |