Issyk-Kul Region

Region · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Population 549,800

Area 41,996 km²

Time zone Asia/Bishkek

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Issyk-Kul Region: Essential Wonders

The Issyk-Kul Region centers around the world’s second-largest high-altitude lake, framed by the Teskey Ala-Too and Kungey Ala-Too ranges of the Tian Shan. This territory encompasses Central Asia’s highest summits, including Pobeda Peak and Khan Tengri. Notable landmarks include the Bronze Age petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata and the red sandstone formations of Jeti-Oguz. The region’s geography supports diverse ecosystems, from the saline waters of Issyk-Kul to the turquoise alpine lake of Ala-Kul.

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