dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone

chief of mission: Ambassador Baktybek AMANBAEV (since 7 July 2021)chancery: 2360 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008telephone: [1] (202) 449-9822FAX: [1] (202) 449-8275email address and website: kgembassy.usa@mfa.gov.kgEmbassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the USA and Canada (mfa.gov.kg)

Described as a "traditional design with a modern edge," the sleeve stripe on the back and sides creates what is intended to display a "bullhorn-inspired" design from the front of the jersey. Like the home uniforms, these have "H-Town" on the collar and will be worn with the same helmet.

Moody's rating: B2 (2015)Standard & Poors rating: NR (2016)note: The year refers to the year in which the current credit rating was first obtained.

number of registered air carriers: 5 (2020)inventory of registered aircraft operated by air carriers: 17annual passenger traffic on registered air carriers: 709,198 (2018)

highest court(s): Supreme Court (consists of 25 judges); Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (consists of the chairperson, deputy chairperson, and 9 judges)judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the Supreme Council on the recommendation of the president; Supreme Court judges serve for 10 years, Constitutional Court judges serve for 15 years; mandatory retirement at age 70 for judges of both courtssubordinate courts: Higher Court of Arbitration; oblast (provincial) and city courts

total: 4.02 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)beer: 0.43 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)wine: 0.23 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)spirits: 3.35 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)other alcohols: 0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)

ADB, CICA, CIS, CSTO, EAEU, EAPC, EBRD, ECO, EITI (compliant country), FAO, GCTU, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, MIGA, NAM (observer), OIC, OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, SCO, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO

-$5.18 billion (2022 est.)-$737.696 million (2021 est.)$374.257 million (2020 est.)note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars

$10.655 billion (2022 est.)$5.928 billion (2021 est.)$4.051 billion (2020 est.)note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars

Internal (endorheic basin) drainage: Tarim Basin (1,152,448 sq km), (Aral Sea basin) Amu Darya (534,739 sq km), Syr Darya (782,617 sq km)

landlocked, lower-middle-income Central Asian economy; natural resource rich; growing hydroelectricity and tourism; high remittances; corruption limits investment; COVID-19 and political turmoil hurt GDP, limited public revenues, and increased spending

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garments, refined petroleum, gold, precious metal ore, dried legumes (2022)note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars

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comparison rankings: transmission/distribution losses 135; imports 56; exports 78; consumption 89; installed generating capacity 93

Kyrgyz 73.8%, Uzbek 14.8%, Russian 5.1%, Dungan 1.1%, other 5.2% (includes Uyghur, Tajik, Turk, Kazakh, Tatar, Ukrainian, Korean, German) (2021 est.)

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China 64%, Russia 10%, Uzbekistan 4%, Turkey 4%, Kazakhstan 4% (2022)note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports

The new "H" alternate logo is one of the most anticipated aspects of the uniform reveal, which is understandable as it incorporates "H-Town Blue" as an official accent color. The "H" logo is primarily H-Town Blue, which is perhaps best known for its usage by the Houston Oilers, but has a history in the city dating back over 100 years. The "H" is written in Blackletter, which was the top fan-selected font style from over 300 designs, per the team. It also incorporates bullhorns and a star, which is the bull's eye on the primary logo.

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Afghan's PartyAllianceAta-Jurt Kyrgyzstan (Fatherland) or AJKCohesionIshenim (Trust)Light of FaithMekenchil or the "Patriotic" Political PartySocial Democrats or SDKUnited KyrgyzstanYntymak (Unity)

Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. The Russian Empire annexed most of the territory of present-day Kyrgyzstan in 1876. The Kyrgyz staged a major revolt against the Tsarist Empire in 1916, during which almost one-sixth of the Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyzstan became a Soviet republic in 1926 and achieved independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved. Nationwide demonstrations in 2005 and 2010 resulted in the ouster of the country’s first two presidents, Askar AKAEV and Kurmanbek BAKIEV. Almazbek ATAMBAEV was sworn in as president in 2011. In 2017, ATAMBAEV became the first Kyrgyzstani president to serve a full term and respect constitutional term limits, voluntarily stepping down at the end of his mandate. Former prime minister and ruling Social-Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan member Sooronbay JEENBEKOV replaced him after winning the 2017 presidential election, which was the most competitive in the country’s history despite reported cases of vote buying and abuse of public resources. In 2020, protests against parliamentary election results spread across Kyrgyzstan, leading to JEENBEKOV’s resignation and catapulting previously imprisoned Sadyr JAPAROV to acting president. In 2021, Kyrgyzstanis formally elected JAPAROV as president and approved a referendum to move Kyrgyzstan from a parliamentary to a presidential system. In 2021, Kyrgyzstanis voted in favor of constitutional changes that consolidated power in the presidency. Pro-government parties won a majority in the 2021 legislative elections. Continuing concerns for Kyrgyzstan include the trajectory of democratization, endemic corruption, tense regional relations, vulnerabilities due to climate change, border security vulnerabilities, and potential terrorist threats.

$3.628 billion (2022 est.)$3.292 billion (2021 est.)$2.435 billion (2020 est.)note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars

production: 3.637 million metric tons (2022 est.)consumption: 3.352 million metric tons (2022 est.)exports: 1.321 million metric tons (2022 est.)imports: 738,000 metric tons (2022 est.)proven reserves: 28.499 billion metric tons (2022 est.)

water pollution; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices; air pollution due to rapid increase of traffic

landlocked; entirely mountainous, dominated by the Tien Shan range; 94% of the country is 1,000 m above sea level with an average elevation of 2,750 m; many tall peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes

abundant hydropower; gold, rare earth metals; locally exploitable coal, oil, and natural gas; other deposits of nepheline, mercury, bismuth, lead, and zinc

state-funded public TV broadcaster NTRK has nationwide coverage; also operates Ala-Too 24 news channel which broadcasts 24/7 and 4 other educational, cultural, and sports channels; ELTR is a state-owned TV station with national reach; the switchover to digital TV in 2017 resulted in private TV station growth; approximately 20 stations are struggling to increase their own Kyrgyz-language content up to 60% of airtime, as required by law, instead of rebroadcasting primarily programs from Russian channels or airing unlicensed movies and music; several Russian TV stations also broadcast; state-funded radio stations and about 10 significant private radio stations also exist (2023)

Kyrgyzstan is a sparsely populated country whose population is unevenly distributed.  More than 50% of the population lives in or around the two cities of Bishkek and Osh and their surrounding districts, which together account for about 12% of the country’s area.  Kyrgyzstan’s population continues to grow rapidly owing to its high fertility rate and the traditional preference for larger families, a low mortality rate, a growing share of women of reproductive age, and measures to support families with children. The country has a youthful age structure; over 45% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2022.  Nevertheless, Kyrgyzstan is transitioning from an agricultural society with high fertility and mortality rates to an industrial society with lower fertility and mortality rates. As part of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan’s rapid population growth was not problematic because its needs were redistributed among the Soviet States.  As an independent state, however, population growth became burdensome.  International labor migration continues to serve as a safety valve that decreases pressure on the labor market and resources (healthcare, education, and pensions), while also reducing poverty through much-needed remittances.  The main destinations for labor migrants are Russia and Kazakhstan, where wages are higher; almost a third of Kyrgyzstan’s working-age population migrates to Russia alone.  Outmigration was most pronounced in the 1990s, after the collapse of the USSR, when ethnic Russians, Ukrainians, and Germans left Kyrgyzstan, changing the proportion of ethnic Kyrgyz in the country from barely 50% in 1992 to almost three-quarters today. While Kyrgyzstan is a net emigration country, it does receive immigrants.  The majority of immigrants are from the Commonwealth of Independent States – particularly Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan – but more recent arrivals also include persons from China, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.  Chinese immigrants work primarily in construction and gold mining, while Turkish immigrants mainly work in construction, trade, education, and services.  Border areas between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan experience irregular migration, but many of these migrants plan to move on to Europe.

small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, lumber, refrigerators, furniture, electric motors, gold, rare earth metals

While there have been some adjustments, the Texans aren't making drastic changes to the well-liked "Battle Red" alternate uniforms. Similar to other jerseys, the sleeve stripe forms a bullhorn-inspired design, with H-Town on the inside collar. The helmet is where the most notable changes occurred, with candy paint red flakes being added to the Battle Red color. There's also a new bullhorn-inspired design as the primary logo on the side, with the traditional logo on the back.

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While Kyrgyzstan is a net emigration country, it does receive immigrants.  The majority of immigrants are from the Commonwealth of Independent States – particularly Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan – but more recent arrivals also include persons from China, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.  Chinese immigrants work primarily in construction and gold mining, while Turkish immigrants mainly work in construction, trade, education, and services.  Border areas between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan experience irregular migration, but many of these migrants plan to move on to Europe.

household consumption: 88.7% (2022 est.)government consumption: 16.8% (2022 est.)investment in fixed capital: 21.5% (2022 est.)investment in inventories: 14.2% (2022 est.)exports of goods and services: 29.9% (2022 est.)imports of goods and services: -87.4% (2022 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection

chief of state: President Sadyr JAPAROV (since 28 January 2021)head of government: President Sadyr JAPAROV (since 28 January 2021)cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 January 2021 (next to be held in 2027)election results: 2021: Sadyr JAPAROV elected president in first round; percent of vote - Sadyr JAPAROV (Mekenchil) 79.2%, Adakhan MADUMAROV (United Kyrgyzstan) 6.8%, other 14%2017: Sooronbay JEENBEKOV elected president; Sooronbay JEENBEKOV (Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan) 54.7%, Omurbek BABANOV (independent) 33.8%, Adakhan MADUMAROV (United Kyrgyzstan) 6.6%, other 4.9%note: the president is both chief of state and head of government

Syr Darya river source (shared with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan [m] ) - 3,078 kmnote – [s] after country name indicates river source; [m] after country name indicates river mouth

As part of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan’s rapid population growth was not problematic because its needs were redistributed among the Soviet States.  As an independent state, however, population growth became burdensome.  International labor migration continues to serve as a safety valve that decreases pressure on the labor market and resources (healthcare, education, and pensions), while also reducing poverty through much-needed remittances.  The main destinations for labor migrants are Russia and Kazakhstan, where wages are higher; almost a third of Kyrgyzstan’s working-age population migrates to Russia alone.  Outmigration was most pronounced in the 1990s, after the collapse of the USSR, when ethnic Russians, Ukrainians, and Germans left Kyrgyzstan, changing the proportion of ethnic Kyrgyz in the country from barely 50% in 1992 to almost three-quarters today.

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Syr Darya river source (shared with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan [m] ) - 3,078 kmnote – [s] after country name indicates river source; [m] after country name indicates river mouth

name: "Kyrgyz Respublikasynyn Mamlekettik Gimni" (National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic)lyrics/music: Djamil SADYKOV and Eshmambet KULUEV/Nasyr DAVLESOV and Kalyi MOLDOBASANOVnote: adopted 1992

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conventional long form: Kyrgyz Republicconventional short form: Kyrgyzstanlocal long form: Kyrgyz Respublikasylocal short form: Kyrgyzstanetymology: a combination of the Turkic words "kyrg" (forty) and "-yz" (tribes) with the Persian suffix "-stan" (country) creating the meaning "Land of the Forty Tribes"; the name refers to the 40 clans united by the mythic Kyrgyz hero, MANAS

Per HoustonTexans.com, the home uniform features an updated Deep Steel Blue color to match the original that was unveiled in 2000, with "H-Town" inscribed on the inside collar in addition to a Texas flag-inspired draped collar. The helmet will be Deep Steel Blue, with the new secondary "H" logo on the back accompanying the traditional bull logo on each side.

chief of mission: Ambassador Lesslie VIGUERIE (since 29 December 2022)embassy: 171 Prospect Mira, Bishkek 720016mailing address: 7040 Bishkek Place, Washington DC  20521-7040telephone: [996] (312) 597-000FAX: [996] (312) 597-744email address and website: ConsularBishkek@state.govhttps://kg.usembassy.gov/

at birth: 1.07 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.06 male(s)/female15-64 years: 0.96 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.62 male(s)/femaletotal population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2024 est.)

a prime transit route and transshipment route for illegal drugs transiting north from Afghanistan to Russia and Europe; illicit drugs are primarily smuggled into the country from Tajikistan

total: 8.2% (2023 est.)male: 7.6% (2023 est.)female: 9.2% (2023 est.)note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment

salt water lake(s): Ozero Issyk-Kul 6,240 sq kmnote - second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea; second highest mountain lake after Lake Titicaca; it is an endorheic mountain basin; although surrounded by snow capped mountains it never freezes

installed generating capacity: 4.408 million kW (2022 est.)consumption: 13.465 billion kWh (2022 est.)exports: 457 million kWh (2022 est.)imports: 2.806 billion kWh (2022 est.)transmission/distribution losses: 2.738 billion kWh (2022 est.)

Muslim 90% (majority Sunni), Christian 7% (Russian Orthodox 3%), other 3% (includes Jewish, Buddhist, Baha'i) (2017 est.)

18-27 years of age for compulsory or voluntary service for men in the Armed Forces or Interior Ministry; 12-month service obligation (9 months for university graduates), with optional fee-based 3-year service in the call-up mobilization reserve; women may volunteer at age 19; 16-17 years of age for military cadets, who cannot take part in military operations (2023)

Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic: Land Forces, Air Defense Forces, National Guard; Internal Troops; State Committee for National Security (GKNB): State Border Service (2023)

the Kyrgyz military inventory is comprised of mostly older Russian and Soviet-era equipment; Russia continues to be the leading supplier of armaments, although in recent years Kyrgyzstan has procured weapons systems from several other countries, including Belarus, Germany, and Turkey (2023)

a prime transit route and transshipment route for illegal drugs transiting north from Afghanistan to Russia and Europe; illicit drugs are primarily smuggled into the country from Tajikistan Â

total dependency ratio: 63.5youth dependency ratio: 56.4elderly dependency ratio: 7.2potential support ratio: 13.9 (2021 est.)

soms (KGS) per US dollar -Exchange rates:87.856 (2023 est.)84.116 (2022 est.)84.641 (2021 est.)77.346 (2020 est.)69.789 (2019 est.)

improved: urban: 100% of populationrural: 89.9% of populationtotal: 93.6% of populationunimproved: urban: 0% of populationrural: 10.1% of populationtotal: 6.4% of population (2020 est.)

milk, potatoes, maize, wheat, barley, sugar beets, tomatoes, onions, watermelons, carrots/turnips (2022)note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage

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description: unicameral Supreme Council or Jogorku Kenesh (90 seats statutory, current 88; 54 seats allocated for proportional division among political party lists from the national vote and 36 seats allocated for candidates running in single-seat constituencies; members serve 5-year terms; parties must receive 5% of the vote to win seats in the Council)elections: last held on 28 November 2021 (next to be held in 2026)election results: percent of vote by party - AJK 17.3%, Ishenim 15%, Yntymak 12.1%, Alyans 9.2%, Butun Kyrgyzstan 7.8%, Yiman Nuru 6.8%, other 30%; seats by party - AJK 15, Ishenim 12, Yntymak 9, Alyns 7, Butun Kyrgyzstan 6, Yiman Nuru 5, other 36; composition - men 70, women 19, percentage women 21.1%

red field with a yellow sun in the center having 40 rays representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes; on the obverse side the rays run counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise; in the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized representation of a "tunduk" - the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt; red symbolizes bravery and valor, the sun evinces peace and wealth

tier rating: Tier 2 Watch List — the government did not demonstrate overall increasing efforts to eliminate trafficking compared with the previous reporting period, therefore Kyrgyzstan was downgraded to Tier 2 Watch List; for more details, go to:  https://www.state.gov/reports/2024-trafficking-in-persons-report/kyrgyzstan/

the vast majority of Kyrgyzstanis live in rural areas; densest population settlement is to the north in and around the capital, Bishkek, followed by Osh in the west; the least densely populated area is the east, southeast in the Tien Shan mountains

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Russia 43%, Kazakhstan 18%, Uzbekistan 10%, Turkey 6%, UAE 4% (2022)note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports

total: 24.5 deaths/1,000 live births (2024 est.)male: 28.6 deaths/1,000 live birthsfemale: 20.2 deaths/1,000 live births

agricultural land: 55.4% (2018 est.)arable land: 6.7% (2018 est.)permanent crops: 0.4% (2018 est.)permanent pasture: 48.3% (2018 est.)forest: 5.1% (2018 est.)other: 39.5% (2018 est.)

history: previous 1993, 2007, 2010; latest approved by referendum in April 2021 that transitioned Kyrgyzstan from a parliamentary to a presidential system, and implemented changes that allow the president to serve for two 5-year terms rather than one 6-year term, reduced the number of seats in Kyrgyzstan's legislature from 120 to 90, and established a Kurultay - a public advisory councilamendments: proposed as a draft law by the majority of the Supreme Council membership or by petition of 300,000 voters; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the Council membership in each of at least three readings of the draft two months apart; the draft may be submitted to a referendum if approved by two thirds of the Council membership; adoption requires the signature of the president

particulate matter emissions: 37.58 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)carbon dioxide emissions: 9.79 megatons (2016 est.)methane emissions: 4.47 megatons (2020 est.)

the vast majority of Kyrgyzstanis live in rural areas; densest population settlement is to the north in and around the capital, Bishkek, followed by Osh in the west; the least densely populated area is the east, southeast in the Tien Shan mountains

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agriculture: 9.7% (2023 est.)industry: 22.6% (2023 est.)services: 50.8% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

$3.237 billion (2023 est.)$2.799 billion (2022 est.)$2.983 billion (2021 est.)note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars

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municipal: 220 million cubic meters (2020 est.)industrial: 340 million cubic meters (2020 est.)agricultural: 7.1 billion cubic meters (2020 est.)

salt water lake(s): Ozero Issyk-Kul 6,240 sq kmnote - second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea; second highest mountain lake after Lake Titicaca; it is an endorheic mountain basin; although surrounded by snow capped mountains it never freezes

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party to: Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlandssigned, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

Terrorist group(s): US-designated foreign terrorist groups such as the Islamic Jihad Union, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province have operated in the area where the Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and Tajik borders converge and ill-defined and porous borders allow for the relatively free movement of people and illicit goods

citizenship by birth: nocitizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kyrgyzstandual citizenship recognized: yes, but only if a mutual treaty on dual citizenship is in forceresidency requirement for naturalization: 5 years

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Internal (endorheic basin) drainage: Tarim Basin (1,152,448 sq km), (Aral Sea basin) Amu Darya (534,739 sq km), Syr Darya (782,617 sq km)

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7 provinces (oblustar, singular - oblus) and 2 cities* (shaarlar, singular - shaar); Batken Oblusu, Bishkek Shaary*, Chuy Oblusu (Bishkek), Jalal-Abad Oblusu, Naryn Oblusu, Osh Oblusu, Osh Shaary*, Talas Oblusu, Ysyk-Kol Oblusu (Karakol)note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses)

total World Heritage Sites: 3 (2 cultural, 1 natural)selected World Heritage Site locales: Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain (c); Silk Roads: the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor (c); Western Tien Shan (n)

general assessment: the country’s telecom sector (specifically the mobile segment) has been able to prosper; Kyrgyzstan has opened up its telecom market to competition; the mobile market has achieved high levels of penetration (140% in 2021) along with a fairly competitive operating environment with four major players; mobile broadband has come along strongly, reaching over 125% penetration in 2019 before falling back slightly during the COVID-19 crisis; slow-to-moderate growth is expected for both segments in coming years, supported by the anticipated rollout of 5G services which began testing in 2022 with a pilot service in 2023 which has been delayed into 2024 (2024)domestic: fixed-line subscriptions 5 per 100; mobile-cellular subscribership up to over 130 per 100 persons (2022)international: country code - 996; connections with other CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States, 9 members post-Soviet Republics in EU) countries by landline or microwave radio relay and with other countries by leased connections with Moscow international gateway switch and by satellite; satellite earth stations - 2 (1 Intersputnik, 1 Intelsat) (2019)

The Texans' Color Rush uniforms will feature H-Town Blue as an accent color, outlining the jersey numbers and "H-Town" inscription across the chest, with the "H" logo also appearing on the back of the uniform. The helmet is described as "candy-paint inspired Deep Steel Blue" with "Battle Red flake," and the "H" logo is featured prominently on the sides with a traditional logo included at the helmet base. This marks the first new secondary logo to be introduced on a helmet in NFL history, per the team.

0-14 years: 29.1% (male 922,086/female 873,245)15-64 years: 64% (male 1,935,200/female 2,013,733)65 years and over: 6.9% (2024 est.) (male 164,032/female 263,805)

total petroleum production: 6,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)refined petroleum consumption: 31,000 bbl/day (2022 est.)crude oil estimated reserves: 40 million barrels (2021 est.)

Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. The Russian Empire annexed most of the territory of present-day Kyrgyzstan in 1876. The Kyrgyz staged a major revolt against the Tsarist Empire in 1916, during which almost one-sixth of the Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyzstan became a Soviet republic in 1926 and achieved independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved. Nationwide demonstrations in 2005 and 2010 resulted in the ouster of the country’s first two presidents, Askar AKAEV and Kurmanbek BAKIEV. Almazbek ATAMBAEV was sworn in as president in 2011. In 2017, ATAMBAEV became the first Kyrgyzstani president to serve a full term and respect constitutional term limits, voluntarily stepping down at the end of his mandate. Former prime minister and ruling Social-Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan member Sooronbay JEENBEKOV replaced him after winning the 2017 presidential election, which was the most competitive in the country’s history despite reported cases of vote buying and abuse of public resources. In 2020, protests against parliamentary election results spread across Kyrgyzstan, leading to JEENBEKOV’s resignation and catapulting previously imprisoned Sadyr JAPAROV to acting president. In 2021, Kyrgyzstanis formally elected JAPAROV as president and approved a referendum to move Kyrgyzstan from a parliamentary to a presidential system. In 2021, Kyrgyzstanis voted in favor of constitutional changes that consolidated power in the presidency. Pro-government parties won a majority in the 2021 legislative elections. Continuing concerns for Kyrgyzstan include the trajectory of democratization, endemic corruption, tense regional relations, vulnerabilities due to climate change, border security vulnerabilities, and potential terrorist threats.

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improved: urban: 100% of populationrural: 100% of populationtotal: 100% of populationunimproved: urban: 0% of populationrural: 0% of populationtotal: 0% of population (2020 est.)

18.59% of GDP (2023 est.)26.58% of GDP (2022 est.)32.56% of GDP (2021 est.)note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities

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electrification - total population: 99.7% (2022 est.)electrification - urban areas: 100%electrification - rural areas: 99.6%

Kyrgyzstan is a sparsely populated country whose population is unevenly distributed.  More than 50% of the population lives in or around the two cities of Bishkek and Osh and their surrounding districts, which together account for about 12% of the country’s area.  Kyrgyzstan’s population continues to grow rapidly owing to its high fertility rate and the traditional preference for larger families, a low mortality rate, a growing share of women of reproductive age, and measures to support families with children. The country has a youthful age structure; over 45% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2022.  Nevertheless, Kyrgyzstan is transitioning from an agricultural society with high fertility and mortality rates to an industrial society with lower fertility and mortality rates.

Kyrgyz (state language) 71.4%, Uzbek 14.4%, Russian (official language) 9%, other 5.2% (2009 est.)major-language sample(s): Дүйнөлүк фактылар китеби, негизги маалыматтын маанилүү булагы. (Kyrgyz)The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.

10.197 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2022 est.)from coal and metallurgical coke: 5.066 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2022 est.)from petroleum and other liquids: 4.272 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2022 est.)from consumed natural gas: 859,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2022 est.)

name: Bishkekgeographic coordinates: 42 52 N, 74 36 Etime difference: UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)etymology: founded in 1868 as a Russian settlement on the site of a previously destroyed fortress named "Pishpek"; the name was retained and overtime became "Bishkek"

agricultural land: 55.4% (2018 est.)arable land: 6.7% (2018 est.)permanent crops: 0.4% (2018 est.)permanent pasture: 48.3% (2018 est.)forest: 5.1% (2018 est.)other: 39.5% (2018 est.)

Kyrgyzstan has been a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) since 1994 and contributes troops to CSTO's rapid reaction force; it also started a relationship with NATO in 1992 and joined NATO's Partnership for Peace program in 1994the Kyrgyz military’s primary responsibility is defense of the country’s sovereignty and territory, although it also has some internal security duties; elements of the military were called out in 2020 to respond to post-election demonstrations for example, and the National Guard’s missions include counterterrorism, responding to emergencies, and the protection of government facilities; the military also participates in UN and CSTO peacekeeping missions; border disputes with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as the threat posed by militant Islamic groups, have been particular areas of concern for both the military and internal security forces; the military’s closest security partner is Russia, which provides training and material assistance, and maintains a presence in the country, including an airbase; the military also conducts training with other regional countries such as India, traditionally with a focus on counterterrorismthe Kyrgyz military was formed in 1992 from Soviet Army units then based in Kyrgyzstan following the dissolution of the USSR (2023)

fossil fuels: 14.1% of total installed capacity (2022 est.)hydroelectricity: 85.9% of total installed capacity (2022 est.)

lowest 10%: 4.1% (2021 est.)highest 10%: 24.2% (2021 est.)note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population

dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone

production: 31.026 million cubic meters (2022 est.)consumption: 438 million cubic meters (2022 est.)imports: 406.974 million cubic meters (2022 est.)proven reserves: 5.663 billion cubic meters (2021 est.)