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Language: Kyrgyz; Russian
Area: 198,500 sq. km
Population: 5,252,000
Capital City: 198,500 sq. km
± GMT: +5 hours 
Exercise a high degree of caution in the Kyrgyz Republic because of the high threat of terrorist attack, the risk of violent civil unrest and high levels of serious crime.
Pay close attention to your security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
Presidential elections will be held on 23 July 2009. You should avoid demonstrations, street rallies and public gatherings as they may turn violent.
Reconsider your need to travel to the Kyrgyz-Uzbek and Kyrgyz-Tajik border areas (in the south and south-west) and the Fergana Valley due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation. This includes the cities of Osh, Jalalabad and Batken. Landmines are also a risk in uncontrolled border areas.
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