KYRGYZSTAN
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Borders: China | Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan | Tajikistan
Main Facts About the Geography of Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyzstan is landlocked
- Most of the region has very high elevations, with the Pamir Mountains and the Tian Shan Mountains covering large parts of the territory
- Due to the elevation of the area, glaciers and rivers are prevalent
- The gradual disappearance of the Aral Sea is a major environmental issue that countries in Central Asia are trying to solve