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Neighboring Countries of Kyrgyzstan

Q: Which is the longest border of Kyrgyzstan?

The longest land border of Kyrgyzstan is with Uzbekistan (1,314 km); the shortest is with Tajikistan (984 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Kyrgyzstan?

The land borders of Kyrgyzstan total 4,573 km. By number of neighbours Kyrgyzstan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Kyrgyzstan shares land borders with 4 countries: Uzbekistan (1,314 km), Kazakhstan (1,212 km), China (1,063 km) and Tajikistan (984 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

4,573 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

199,951

Area in km²

Kyrgyzstan
Neighbouring countries
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Countries bordering Kyrgyzstan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Kyrgyzstan citizens
Uzbekistan	1,314 km	Tashkent	Visa-free · 60 days
Kazakhstan	1,212 km	Astana	Visa-free · 90 days
China	1,063 km	Beijing	Visa required
Tajikistan	984 km	Dushanbe	Visa-free

Uzbekistan accounts for 29% of Kyrgyzstan's 4,573 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Kyrgyzstan

Location

Central Asia, west of China, south of Kazakhstan

Area

199,951 km² — slightly smaller than South Dakota

Terrain

Peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and associated valleys and basins encompass the entire country

Climate

Dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m. Lowest: Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) 132 m. Mean elevation: 2988 m.

Natural resources

Abundant hydropower; gold, rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc

Natural hazards

Major flooding during snow melt; prone to earthquakes

Good to know

Landlocked; entirely mountainous, dominated by the Tien Shan range; 94% of the country is 1,000 m above sea level with an average elevation of 2,750 m; many tall peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes

Neighbours of Kyrgyzstan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Kyrgyzstan

How many countries border Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan shares land borders with 4 countries: Uzbekistan (1,314 km), Kazakhstan (1,212 km), China (1,063 km) and Tajikistan (984 km).

Which is the longest border of Kyrgyzstan?

The longest land border of Kyrgyzstan is with Uzbekistan (1,314 km); the shortest is with Tajikistan (984 km).

Is Kyrgyzstan landlocked?

Yes. Kyrgyzstan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China and Tajikistan.

How long are the land borders of Kyrgyzstan?

The land borders of Kyrgyzstan total 4,573 km. By number of neighbours Kyrgyzstan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Kyrgyzstan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Kyrgyzstan citizens can visit 3 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

What is the highest point of Kyrgyzstan?

Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m. The lowest point is Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) 132 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).