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Electric power

Electric power: 220V / 50 Hz [...]

Uzgen

In Uzgen is a mausoleum which is supposed to containe the body of the Kyrgyz hero Manas. [...]

Osh

Osh is Kyrgyzstan's second largest city in the south. It is 2,500 years old. The city has some attractions, like the Museum of Local Studies and the bazaar. [...]

Bishkek

Bishkek is the capital and industrial centre of Kyrgyzstan. Wide streets and beautiful houses can be dicey at night. It is said that the city has more trees per person than any other Central Asian city.

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Kyrgyzstan - Nght Life

The nightclubs are those you can enter at any age. Entry is about $5. In most cases, you will mainly meet the younger society of the city. Nightclubs are normally open from 8 P.M. to 5 am, and are packed on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Kyrgyzstan - Telecommunications

International dialing code of Kyrgyzstan: 996

Useful Telephone Numbers

Fire 101
Police 102
Ambulence 103
Emergency 261-727, 228-992
Gas lines 104
Information 109
Info on new area codes 160
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Kyrgyzstan - Official Holidays

January 1 - New Year
January 7 - Russian Orthodox Christmas
March 8 - International Women's Holiday
March 21 - Nooruz (Traditional New Year)
May 1 - International Day of Solidarity among the Workers
May 9 - Victory Day over Fascis [...]

Kyrgyzstan - Security

We consider Bishkek to be the safest city among the majority of Western ones, though there are some problems. At night there is little light and we don't recommend you to walk alone.

Source: http://www.kyrgyzstan.com

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Kyrgyzstan - Driving & Car Rental

Driving in Kyrgyzstan presents few problems. Generally, a national driving license is sufficient as long as it has a photograph of the holder.

Car rental is almost nonexistent in Kyrgyzstan. It is more practical to hire a driver with his own car. [...]

Kyrgyzstan - Tippping

The majority of good hotels and restaurants add tips about 10 - 15 % to your bill. The establishments of smaller size usually expect you to leave tips over their service. It's not necessary to pay tips to taxi drivers. The prices for taxies around Bishkek [...]