Kyrgyzstan
By Alexis Dick
Basic Information
Population: 5,664,939
Capitol: Bishkek
Language: Kyrgyz
Head of State: President Almazbek Atambaev
Head of Government: Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov
Culture
Education / Clothing
Clothing in Kyrgyzstan is kept clean, mended, and ironed. Kyrgyz fashions have changed a lot over time. For example Kyrgyz woman now have short hair, but they used to wear it braided and long. Men wear western style clothing, but may occasionally wear a traditional kalpak hat. Elderly men have beards. According to tradition a son may not have a beard unless his father is dead.
Holidays and food
Geography
Population
Animals and Enviorment / Landforms
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