Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic for the right vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. There are plenty of other choices for salads and other vegetables. As you travel you will have a chance to experience regional specialties that are often a part of the different cultures that have existed and migrated through the millennia.
The available alcohol options are restricted to vodka or beer. If you want to try something different – like Scotch or Gin is advised to purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are hard to come by in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their own distinct customs and customs. You are asked to show respect and respect to locals. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to help you.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed attitude to Islam. This is the first thing you must be aware of while traveling in Central Asia, especially in cities and towns. It’s amazing how long the skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! This is an Muslim region, so it’s crucial to be aware in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both sexes but if visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that fall below the knee, and males should not wear shorts.
With just over 15% following Islam, the majority of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodox.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. In the 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual country adding Kyrgyz as a second official language. There are also ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policies.
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