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Kyrgyzstan Flag
Introduction
Geography
People
Government
Economy
Communications
Transportation
Military
Transnational Issues
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Background:
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A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism. |
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