Nature of Kyrgyzstan

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Nature of Kyrgyzstan

My country, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, is a very ancient land. Most of it is occupied by mountains – the majestic Tien Shan and Pamir, the masters of heaven and earth, towering above the clouds. Nomads, free children of the mountains have lived here since ancient times. They left the carved runes on large stones – ancient writing, which was then lost. The bowels of the earth here are preserved gold and uranium, which in modern times people began to mine.

The Great Silk Road, along which traders in textiles and spices wandered, also left its mark in the history of Kyrgyzstan. And now the people of Kyrgyzstan are easy to climb. They are used to traveling, traveling on long trips to work, and still patiently waiting for loved ones to return home.

Our republic from the time of the Soviet Union has another name – Kyrgyzstan. Our population is small – less than six million people. Some American metropolis has a larger population. But among nature, a person always sees and notices another person, does not lose him.

Residents of Kyrgyzstan are excellent traders, livestock breeders. The harsh conditions of the mountains taught people to be hardy, to do their job wisely. Now the country’s economy is going through hard times. Our population is poor. But difficult times teach people not to shy away from any work, but also to fight for their rights, to protect the fruits of their labor, to seek a better fate.

In the southern part of the country, most people live in the lowlands of the Fergana Valley. The lowlands are known for their fertility supporting large groups of population and farmers. Osh is the second largest city of Kyrgyzstan. The fields are filled with sunflowers in summer, which makes villages more beautiful. The largest natural walnut forest in the world is located in Arslanbob, the province of Jalal-Abad.

There are many species of animals in the high mountains. Also a lot of birds, including eagles, hawks and falcons can be seen there. Less frequently, it is possible to meet the sheep Marco Polo, with large curved horns and snow leopards, who hide in the mountains and do not like to be shown to someone’s eyes. Kyrgyzstan has recently started to take more extensive efforts to save unique ecosystems. Some environmental protection measures are conducted, such as the Global Forum on Snow Leopard, a symbol of the capital Bishkek.

And finally, I want to say again about the main asset of our country – nature. The fifth deepest lake in the world is in Kyrgyzstan. This pearl is Issyk-Kul. On the shores of the lake are wonderful places of recreation that attract tourists. Even during the Soviet Union, sanatoriums were built here, where you can improve your health after hard work. Another magical lake Merzbacher meets with icebergs on the water surface. The diversity of Kyrgyz nature amazes everyone who somehow penetrates its treasures.