Kyrgyz Pavilion (Commons-A)

Kyrgyz Republic

Nature and Culture of Kyrgyzstan Known as the Switzerland of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan is a central Asian country surrounded by China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.
This is a new country that became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.
With the Pamir-Alay mountain system to the southwest and the Tian Shan mountain system to the northeast, Kyrgyzstan has a beautiful natural scenery.
Known as the ‘Switzerland of Central Asia’, roughly 40% of the country is covered by highlands that are around 3,000 metres in altitude.
The pavilion includes felt products that are a local speciality, musical instruments, traditional attire, and Kyrgyz chocolate.