Kyrgystan Republic
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Statistics | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
South
Africa and Kyrgyzstan established diplomatic relations in 1992. The Embassy in
Ankara is accredited on a non-residential basis to the Republic of Krygyzstan.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Kyrgyzstan
There
is no South African representation in Kyrgyzstan, but the South African Ambassador
to Ankara, Turkey is accredited to Bishkek on a non-resident basis.
Mr
L M S Mngqikana
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Kyrgyzstan
Representation in South Africa
No Representation
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For more information contact the
South African Embassy in
Ankara, Turkey
Health
Requirements
None
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate
The climate
is continental, with light rainfall. Annual precipitation averages 300-600 millimetres.
At altitudes of 800 to 1,700 metres summers are hot and dry, averaging 26-30 C.
Lowland winters are relatively mild, averaging -5 C with frequent light snowfall.
Sunny weather is normal in both winter and summer, with an average of 247 days
of sunshine per year. The climatic conditions in the many mountainous regions
are more extreme.
For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency
The monetary
unit is the Kyrgyzstan rouble. For further details see website mentioned at the
beginning of the entry.
*Check daily Exchange Rate For current exchange
rates click here
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info
Not available - although South African engineering goods are used
in local mines.
For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and Kyrgyzstan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What
opportunities are available in Kyrgyzstan?
Tourist opportunities are
available in Kyrgyzstan which adjoins the Xin Shan Province of China. The mighty
Tien Shan range forms the border and presents many opportunities for experienced
high altitude mountaineers. Lake Issl-Kyl is a high altitude lake which never
freezes. Local travel companies specialise in trekking.
How does one
reach Kyrgyzstan?
Turkish Airlines provides twice-weekly services to
Bishkek from Istanbul. Several other international airlines also have services.
