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Kyrgyzstan for kids

Kyrgyzstan is a country where people speak Kyrgyz and Russian. Its capital city is Bishkek. To greet a friend, kids there say “Salam”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Kyrgyzstan
🏛️ Capital city: Bishkek
🗣️ Languages: Kyrgyz and Russian
👋 How to say hello: Салам / Salam
🍽️ A favorite food: Beshbarmak (noodles and meat)
🎉 A big celebration: Nowruz, spring new year
🐾 An animal to spot: Snow leopard
📍 A famous landmark: Lake Issyk Kul

Fun fact about Kyrgyzstan

Lake Issyk Kul in Kyrgyzstan never freezes in winter, even though it is high in the mountains.

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Can you say Salam the way people in Kyrgyzstan do?
Would you like to try beshbarmak (noodles and meat)? What food would you share from your home?
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