Travelers to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized however they must have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to speak with your local GP for advice regarding the most effective immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. However, there are many other options for salads and other vegetables. When you travel, you’ll have a chance to experience local specialities of the region that often cross-pollinate with the diverse cultures that have lived and moved through the years.
The selection of alcohol is only vodka or beer. Anyone who wants to sample other drinks – like Scotch or Gin – must purchase it at no cost and bring it along. Mixers like tonic water are difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with localswho have their own particular customs and practices. It is your responsibility to show respect and respect to the locals. You can always rely on your guides or tour-leaders to help you.
The first thing to mention about traveling in Central Asia is that most cities and towns have a much more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s amazing how long the skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! However, it needs to be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim region and therefore it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls just below the knee, while men shouldn’t wear shorts.
A majority of the population is Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodox Church.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual nation in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as its official language. Due to Soviet policies, you can see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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