Kyrgyzstan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Kyrgyzstan with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, the state language, the Jogorku Kenesh, the 2021 Constitution and citizenship rules.
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What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek
Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.
What is the state language of Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz
Kyrgyz is the state language. Russian also has the status of an official language.
What is the name of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament?
Jogorku Kenesh
The Jogorku Kenesh, meaning 'Supreme Council', is Kyrgyzstan's parliament.
How was Kyrgyzstan’s Constitution of 2021 adopted?
By national referendum
Voters approved the 2021 Constitution in a national referendum held on 11 April 2021.
How many years of uninterrupted residence are generally needed before applying for citizenship?
Five
The general requirement for naturalisation is five years of uninterrupted residence in Kyrgyzstan.
History 5 questions
The Epic of Manas, Kurmanjan Datka, the Soviet era and independence in 1991.
On which date does Kyrgyzstan celebrate Independence Day?
31 August
Kyrgyzstan declared independence on 31 August 1991.
What is the name of the Kyrgyz national epic, one of the longest in the world?
Manas
The Epic of Manas tells of the hero Manas and his descendants and is traditionally performed orally.
What was Bishkek called from 1926 to 1991?
Frunze
Bishkek was named Frunze from 1926 to 1991 after the Soviet military leader Mikhail Frunze, who was born there.
Which 19th-century female leader is known as the ‘Queen of the Alai’?
Kurmanjan Datka
Kurmanjan Datka (1811 to 1907) led the Alai Kyrgyz and is one of the most honoured figures in Kyrgyz history.
Which Kyrgyz writer wrote ‘Jamilia’ and ‘The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years’?
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928 to 2008) is Kyrgyzstan's best-known writer, and his works have been translated into many languages.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Tian Shan, Issyk-Kul, Sulaiman-Too, the flag and the som.
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Which mountain system covers most of Kyrgyzstan?
Tian Shan
The Tian Shan covers most of the country, making Kyrgyzstan one of the most mountainous countries in the region.
Which large mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan does not freeze in winter?
Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul is slightly salty and very deep, so it does not freeze despite its high altitude.
What do the 40 rays of the sun on Kyrgyzstan’s flag represent?
The 40 Kyrgyz tribes
The 40 rays stand for the 40 tribes said to have been united by the hero Manas.
Which sacred mountain in the city of Osh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Sulaiman-Too
Sulaiman-Too rises above Osh and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. It was listed by UNESCO in 2009.
What is the currency of Kyrgyzstan?
Som
Kyrgyzstan introduced the som in 1993.
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