There are no compulsory immunisations for travelers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is advised to consult your local GP for advice regarding the most effective immunisations, as well as preventative treatment options.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. There are other choices for salads and other vegetables. You will be able to taste local cuisines as you travel and they often overlap with other ethnicities.
The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone wanting to try something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase it at no cost and bring it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You are likely to meet locals, each with their distinctive customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to be respectful and considerate to local people. You can always rely on your tour guide or tour leader to help you.
Central Asia has a laid down approach to Islam. This is the first thing you must be aware of when traveling to Central Asia especially in towns and cities. In places such as Bishkek you won’t believe the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should be remembered that Bishkek is technically classified as a Muslim area and some caution must be taken at certain locations. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. When visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders with trousers or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual nation in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as the official language. You will also find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policy.
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