Kyrgyzstan for Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bishkek

Both the country's capital and largest city, Bishkek is located in the north of Kyrgyzstan. The city has been known as Bishkek since 1991. Prior to that it had been Pishpek and Frunze.

Answer: Som

The Kyrgyzstani som was introduced in 1993. While at first only banknotes were used, coins were created in 2008. The notes are vibrant, in a rainbow of colors, and feature important people and places.

Answer: sun

The current flag of Kyrgyzstan was adopted in 1992. The background is red while a radiating, yellow sun sits in the center. The red stands for bravery and valor. The forty rays on the sun represent the tribes who united to fight off the Mongols.

Answer: True

Air and water pollution, desertification, and biodiversity loss are among some of the environmental issues seen in Kyrgyzstan. However, for many decades, the establishment of nature reserves and national parks have helped to put the country on the right track. As of 2017, over seven percent of the country is considered protected areas.

Answer: Jengish Chokusu

Jengish Chokusu is the tallest mountain in Kyrgyzstan as well as the Tian Shan mountain range. It has an elevation of 24,406 feet. It lies in the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan, on the country's border with China. Its name translates to Victory Peak.

Answer: tulip

Tulips come in many colors and varieties, many of which can be found in Kyrgyzstan. While tulips are native to Kyrgyzstan, they had to be introduced to the Netherlands and most of Europe.

Answer: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union was a socialist state that spanned a large portion of Eurasia for most of the 1900s. When it fell in late 1991, Kyrgyzstan and many other countries gained their independence. Because of this history, there is a large Russian influence on Kyrgyzstan. Russian is one of the country's official languages, along with Kyrgyz.

Answer: Egypt

Kyrgyzstan borders four countries: China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Kyrgyzstan is completely surrounded by these countries, meaning it is land-locked. Kyrgyzstan also has three enclaves, or territories, within other territories.

Answer: walnuts

Kyrgyzstan's Arslanbob forest is 27,000 acres and produces 1500 tons of walnuts each year. Walnuts are a popular health food that can be eaten in many ways. Walnuts can be eaten raw by themselves or in salads and ice cream. They are also a popular baking ingredient. Wood from walnut trees is also used for furniture.

Answer: Islam

Kyrgyzstan's constitution gives its people the freedom of religion. The most widely practiced religion in the country is Islam, with over 88 percent of the population in that group.