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Bishkek (??????, ??????) (population in 2005 approx. 900,000) is the capital and the largest city ofKyrgyzstan.

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Bishkek is the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and sits in the Tien Shan mountain range in the Chui Valley. It is a relatively new city and has limited historical sites, but it makes a great place to start your trips to the mountains and alpine lakes of the Tien Shans. Bishkek is, however, an interesting example of a planned city; laid on a grid with wide boulevards flanked by irrigation canals and large trees, buildings with marble facades, and Soviet apartment complexes. Many young travelers find Bishkek's nightlife a delight and the people are friendly and very hospitable. Bishkek is a city of many young people that hang out in parks or small cafes. Kyrgyzstan has the most liberal tourist visa regime in Central Asia, so it makes a great place to start your tour of the silk road and collect your visas to neighboring countries.