Crystal clear air, picturesque lakes, fresh spring water, as well as snow-capped peaks and protected areas - all this is the wonderful nature of Kyrgyzstan. A unique ecosystem with its unique at different times of the year animate and inanimate nature is the main treasure of the country.
Republic of Kyrgyzstan: nature and climatic conditions
The territory of Kyrgyzstan is located within two mountain ranges: Tien Shan and Pamir-Altai. Second Switzerland - as Kyrgyzstan is sometimes called, the nature of which consists mainly of mountain ranges and valleys. The highest point is Mount Tomur (7439 m), the peak of which is known as Victory Peak.
Powerful mountain ranges and huge closed intermontane depressions serve as a determining factor in the formation of natural and climatic conditions. The main territory of the country has a temperate climate, but the southern part of Kyrgyzstan belongs to the subtropics, so the climate there is mostly continental and dry. And each of the seasons has its own distinct features. On the foothill plains and valleys, summers are hot, and in the highlands it is cool and even cold.
Water resources
Despite the fact that the territory of Kyrgyzstan does not border the sea, the country possesses impressive water resources, which together comprise about 28 thousand rivers and sources.
The most famous lakes of Kyrgyzstan:
- Chatyr-Kul.
- Sary-Chelek.
- Issyk-Kul.
Numerous mountainous areas are covered with powerful icing. The largest glacier - Inylchek with a total area of 800 square meters. km
Only 7.3% of the total area is suitable for farming and agricultural work.
The nature of Kyrgyzstan and its diversity
About 4,000 species of the world flora grow on the territory of the country. The protected forests, located at an altitude of 2000-2500 meters, have various varieties of herbs and plants, including the beautiful Tien Shan spruce and edelweiss.
Among wildlife representatives, the number of which in Kyrgyzstan is represented by more than 500 species of animals, there are animals listed in the Red Book. Red deer, snow leopard, ligation, Menzbir marmot, gray monitor lizard, red wolf and Central Asian otter, and some other animals are on the verge of extinction; therefore, they are closely monitored by nature conservation societies in Kyrgyzstan to prevent each species from becoming extinct.
If you can get to a height of 3000 meters, then for sure you can see some rare species of birds.
Charming photos of the nature of Kyrgyzstan are a vivid confirmation of its unique and diverse ecosystem.
About 4.5% of the country's area, which is 761.3 thousand million ha, is under protection. The protected areas consist of eight state nature reserves (two of which are under UNESCO protection and have the status of a biosphere reserve), nine national parks and about 70 nature parks of various kinds.
Wonderful country Kyrgyzstan, its nature is unforgettable. Pristine forests, amazing alpine lakes, sparkling waterfalls, turbulent river flows, healing mineral springs, as well as centuries-old permafrost will not leave anyone indifferent who has visited these wonderful lands at least once.