Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек, IPA: [biʃˈkek]; Russian: Бишкек), formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chüy Region. The region surrounds the city, although the city itself is not part of the region but rather a region-level unit of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is situated near the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border with its population being 1,074,075 in 2021.

Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек, IPA: [biʃˈkek]; Russian: Бишкек), formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chüy Region. The region surrounds the city, although the city itself is not part of the region but rather a region-level unit of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is situated near the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border with its population being 1,074,075 in 2021.

Saty is a village in the Kegen District of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of the Saty Rural Okrug and is located approximately 66 km west of the village of Kegen.

Saty is a village in the Kegen District of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of the Saty Rural Okrug and is located approximately 66 km west of the village of Kegen.

Karakol (Kyrgyz: Каракол, romanized: Karakol, قاراقول, Kyrgyz pronunciation: [qɑrɑqoɫ]), formerly Przhevalsk (Russian: Пржевальск), is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.

Karakol (Kyrgyz: Каракол, romanized: Karakol, قاراقول, Kyrgyz pronunciation: [qɑrɑqoɫ]), formerly Przhevalsk (Russian: Пржевальск), is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.

Sonkel is a large alpine lake, sandwiched in a basin between the internal spurs of the Tien Shan. Located between the Sonkel-Too and Moldo-Too ridges, at an altitude of 3016 m above sea level in the northwestern part of the Naryn region.

Sonkel is a large alpine lake, sandwiched in a basin between the internal spurs of the Tien Shan. Located between the Sonkel-Too and Moldo-Too ridges, at an altitude of 3016 m above sea level in the northwestern part of the Naryn region.

Murghab is an urban-type settlement in eastern Tajikistan, the administrative center of the Murghab District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. It is the only populated area in the Murghab Jamoat of the Murghab District.

Murghab is an urban-type settlement in eastern Tajikistan, the administrative center of the Murghab District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. It is the only populated area in the Murghab Jamoat of the Murghab District.

Khorog is a city in Tajikistan, the administrative center of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.

Khorog is a city in Tajikistan, the administrative center of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.

Kalai-Khumb is a village and the capital of the Darvaz District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of the Republic of Tajikistan. It is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, near the confluence of the Obikhumbou River and the Panj River, 368 km from Dushanbe, on the border with Afghanistan. It is connected by road to the cities of Kulob and Khorog.

Kalai-Khumb is a village and the capital of the Darvaz District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of the Republic of Tajikistan. It is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, near the confluence of the Obikhumbou River and the Panj River, 368 km from Dushanbe, on the border with Afghanistan. It is connected by road to the cities of Kulob and Khorog.

Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. The city is located on the Varzob River. On its eastern bank is Rudaki Park, named after the famous poet. A monument to him stands beneath a mosaic arch. The Tajik flag flies atop a tall flagpole in the square. A monument and gilded arch were erected in memory of the great warrior Ismail Samani. Another city landmark is the National Museum of Tajikistan, where archaeological finds can be seen.

Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. The city is located on the Varzob River. On its eastern bank is Rudaki Park, named after the famous poet. A monument to him stands beneath a mosaic arch. The Tajik flag flies atop a tall flagpole in the square. A monument and gilded arch were erected in memory of the great warrior Ismail Samani. Another city landmark is the National Museum of Tajikistan, where archaeological finds can be seen.

Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. The Great Silk Road, a trade route linking China with the Mediterranean, passed through Samarkand. Its most important landmarks include Registan Square, with three 15th- and 17th-century madrassas richly decorated with majolica, and the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the majestic tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire.

Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. The Great Silk Road, a trade route linking China with the Mediterranean, passed through Samarkand. Its most important landmarks include Registan Square, with three 15th- and 17th-century madrassas richly decorated with majolica, and the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the majestic tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire.

Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. The Great Silk Road, a trade route linking China with the Mediterranean, passed through Samarkand. Its most important landmarks include Registan Square, with three 15th- and 17th-century madrassas richly decorated with majolica, and the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the majestic tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid Empire.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is renowned for its numerous museums and its blend of modern and Soviet architecture. The Timurid History Museum houses manuscripts, weapons, and other relics of the famous dynasty. Nearby, the vast History Museum of Uzbekistan displays ancient Buddhist artifacts. The Tashkent TV Tower towers over the city, offering panoramic views from its observation deck.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is renowned for its numerous museums and its blend of modern and Soviet architecture. The Timurid History Museum houses manuscripts, weapons, and other relics of the famous dynasty. Nearby, the vast History Museum of Uzbekistan displays ancient Buddhist artifacts. The Tashkent TV Tower towers over the city, offering panoramic views from its observation deck.

Taraz is a city and the administrative center of the Zhambyl Region of Kazakhstan. Its population is 431,160. It has an international airport, a railway station, bus stations, shopping malls, entertainment complexes, and numerous squares and parks.

Taraz is a city and the administrative center of the Zhambyl Region of Kazakhstan. Its population is 431,160. It has an international airport, a railway station, bus stations, shopping malls, entertainment complexes, and numerous squares and parks.

Bishkek (Kyrgyz: Бишкек, IPA: [biʃˈkek]; Russian: Бишкек), formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chüy Region. The region surrounds the city, although the city itself is not part of the region but rather a region-level unit of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is situated near the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border with its population being 1,074,075 in 2021.