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In Summary

  • Centre for Studies of International Relations established International Centre for Civilizational Studies "Manas and Mahabharata" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
  • First Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas was presented.
  • Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked Central Asian country bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China, featuring the Tian Shan and Pamir Mountains.

In Summary

Kyrgyzstan (capital: Bishkek)

Delhi-based Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR) has established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies "Manas and Mahabharata" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the Manas National Academy.

  • Also, First Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas was presented

Political Features 

  • Location: a landlocked country in Central Asia
  • Land Borders:  Kazakhstan (north), Uzbekistan (west), Tajikistan (South), and China (east).

Geographical Features 

  • Mountains: Tian Shan mountain range in north (extends to China and other central asian countries), Talas and chatkal ranges in west, Pamir Mountains in south etc. 
  • Valley: Fergana valley in the central part, Alay Valley in south  
  • Major Water Bodies: Lake Issyk-Kul, (2nd largest saline lake in world), Lake Song-Köl, Naryn River
  • Highest point: Jengish Chokusu, (Victory Peak), also the highest point of Tian Shan Range
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Lake Issyk-Kul

Lake Issyk-Kul is a large, endorheic (saline) lake in the northern Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Its significance as the second-largest saline lake globally and its ecological importance are relevant for UPSC Environment and Geography.

Fergana Valley

The Fergana Valley is a fertile valley in Central Asia, primarily located in eastern Uzbekistan, southern Kyrgyzstan, and northern Tajikistan. It is a significant agricultural region and a geostrategically important area, relevant for UPSC studies on Central Asian geopolitics and economics.

Tian Shan mountain range

The Tian Shan is a large system of mountain ranges in Central Asia, spanning across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Understanding major mountain ranges is crucial for UPSC Geography, particularly for analyzing climate, resources, and geopolitical significance.

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