Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized but they should carry the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. It is advised to consult your local GP for advice on most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.
Food and drink
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on rice and meat. There are plenty of other choices in terms of salads and vegetables. You will be able to taste local cuisines as you travel, and often overlap with the cuisines of other cultures.
The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone wanting to try something else , such as Scotch or Gin – should purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it along. Mixers like tonic water are difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll often meet local people who have their own distinct customs and traditions. You are asked to pay respect and consideration to the locals. You can always rely on your tour guide or tour leader to help you.
The first thing to say about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, are characterized by a more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should also be noted that this is technically a Muslim region , and therefore some caution should be applied in certain areas. Both sexes can wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.
80% of the population are Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodox Church.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. You will also find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policy.
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