There are no compulsory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your local GP or travel specialist for the right immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. However, there are other choices for salads and other vegetables. While traveling, you’ll be able to taste regional specialties that often cross-pollinate with the cultures that have lived and moved around over the centuries.
For alcohol, the choice is usually limited to vodka and beer. Anyone looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and take it home. Mixers like tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with localswho have their own particular customs and practices. We therefore request that you be kind and treat them with respect. You can always count on your tour guides or tour leaders to help you.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed attitude to Islam. This is the first thing you need to know about traveling there, especially in cities and towns. You’ll be amazed at how long some women’s skirts are in areas like Bishkek! It is an Muslim location, and it’s important to be cautious in certain places. Women and men can both wear T-shirts and shorts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.
A majority of the population are Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodox Church.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as a second official language. There are also Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policy.
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