Travellers to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized, but they should have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel specialist regarding the appropriate vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on rice and meat. There are plenty of other choices for vegetables and salads. You will be able to experience local cuisines when you travel, often overlapping with other ethnicities.
The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else , such as Scotch or Gin – should purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it with them. However, be advised that mixers, which include tonic water are very difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with locals, each with their own distinctive customs and traditions. Therefore, we ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. You can always rely on your tour guide or tour leader to assist you.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed style of Islam. This is the first thing you need to know when you travel there particularly in cities and towns. You won’t believe how long some women’s skirts are in areas such as Bishkek! However, it should be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim area, so a little bit of caution must be taken in certain places. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. When visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should stay away from wearing shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, the majority of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodox Church.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz as its official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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