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Where is Kyrgyzstan located in Central Asia?
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Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country situated in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north and northwest, China to the east and south, and Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to the south and west.1
The nation is defined by its rugged, mountainous terrain, as most of its borders follow mountain crests. It serves as a core part of the Tien Shan mountain system, which extends eastward into China.21