Travellers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized however they must have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your local GP or travel specialist as to the correct vaccinations and preventative therapies.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. There are plenty of other choices for vegetables and salads. You can taste local cuisines as you travel and they often overlap with other cuisines.
For alcohol, your options are usually limited to vodka and beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and bring it out. But, take note mixers, including tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their unique customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to pay respect and consideration to locals. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
The first thing to mention about visiting Central Asia is that most cities and towns, take a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s amazing how long some women’s skirts are in cities like Bishkek! However, it should also be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim area, so a little bit of caution should be used at certain locations. Women and men can both wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders with pants or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.
80% of the population are Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz to the official language. You will also find ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policies.
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