Which of the following is/are correct about Kyrgyzstan? I. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country bordering Kazakhstan, China, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. II. The mountainous region of the Tian Shan covers over 80% of the country.

Which of the following is/are correct about Kyrgyzstan? I. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country bordering Kazakhstan, China, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. II. The mountainous region of the Tian Shan covers over 80% of the country. Correct Answer Only II

The correct answer is Only II.

Why in news?

  • Kyrgyzstan is witnessing one of its worst political crises in decades.

Important Points

  • Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country

Kyrgyzstan borders :

  • Kazakhstan
  • China
  • Tajikistan
  • Uzbekistan.

So Statement I is incorrect.

Mistake Points

  • Afghanistan does not border Kyrgyzstan.

Additional Information

  • The mountainous region of the Tian Shan covers over 80% of the country. So Statement II is correct.
  • Kyrgyzstan is also referred to as "the Switzerland of Central Asia".
  • Bishkek is the largest city and its capital.

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