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  • India's Defence Minister urged unified SCO action against terrorism at a meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
  • Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked Central Asian nation, is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
  • Known as the 'Switzerland of Central Asia,' it features Victory Peak and rivers like Syr Darya, Naryn, and Chu, with resources including gold and natural gas.

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Kyrgyzstan (Capital: Bishkek)

India’s Defence Minister while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) called for unified SCO action against terrorism.

Physical Features

  • A landlocked country in Central Asia.
  • Land Boundaries: Kazakhstan (north), Uzbekistan (west), Tajikistan (south), and China (east).
  • Occasionally referred to as the Switzerland of Central Asia.

Geographical Features

  • Highest Peak: Victory (Pobedy) Peak.
  • Major Rivers: Syr Darya, Naryn, Chu.
  • Natural resources: Gold, Coal, oil and natural gas.
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Bishkek

The capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. It is also the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the country, hosting key government institutions and international organizations.

Central Asia

A sub-region of Asia that includes the five former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is known for its vast steppes, deserts, mountains, and historical significance as a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange.

Landlocked country

A country that does not have territory connected to an ocean or sea. For landlocked countries, access to international trade often relies on agreements with neighboring countries for transit routes.

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