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Bishkek: Capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chüy Region. Bishkek is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a population of 1,074,075, as of 2021. Bishkek is the primate city of Kyrgyzstan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 17% of all inhabitants of the country live in Bishkek's metropolitan area.

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Mob Violence In Bishkek: Indian And Pakistani Students Brutally Attacked in Kyrgyzstan – Explained [Video]

Mob Violence In Bishkek: Indian And Pakistani Students Brutally Attacked in Kyrgyzstan – Explained

The Indian embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, advised Indian students to stay indoors amid reports of mob violence against international students. Recent violence escalated after footage of a brawl..

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