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The economy of Kyrgyzstan is highly dependent on agriculture and mining, [1] as both sectors make up more than one-third of Kyrgyzstan's economy. While it was part of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan was one of the major producers of uranium during the 1950s. [2] However, uranium mining activity would cease to exist by the 1990s. [3] In 2022, Kyrgyzstan gained full control of the Kumtor Gold Mine, one of the largest gold deposits in the world, after settling a dispute with Centerra Gold. [4] In 2021, the three major export partners of Kyrgyzstan were the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Russia [5] and in 2019, the three major import partners of Kyrgyzstan were China, Russia, and Kazakhstan. [6]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with a primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector both follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy and organizations that have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Nomad Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2021 | Domestic airline |
| Air Bishkek | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2006 | Defunct 2016 |
| Agym | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2001 | Biweekly newspaper |
| AKIpress News Agency | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2000 | The first independent news agency from Kyrgyzstan |
| Avia Traffic Company | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2003 | Banned from European airspace |
| Kloop | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2007 | Digital newspaper |
| Kabar | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 1937 | The oldest news agency from Kyrgyzstan |
| Kyrgyz Express Post | Industrial transportation | Delivery services | Bishkek | 2012 | The main postal service of Kyrgyzstan |
| Kyrgyz Railway | Industrials | Railroads | Bishkek | 1992 | National railways |
| National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic | Financials | Banks | Bishkek | 1991 | Reserve bank of Kyrgyzstan |
| Sky KG Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2004 | Charter airline |
| The Times of Central Asia | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 1999 |
English language digital newspaper
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References
- ^ "Economy of Kyrgyzstan". vol11.cases.som.yale.edu. Kompanion Financial Group. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Sevcik, Margarita. "Uranium Tailings in Kyrgyzstan: Catalyst for Cooperation and Confidence Building?" (PDF). nonproliferation.org. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Cleaning up Central Asia's poisonous uranium past". international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu. European Commission. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Denina, Clara; Shabalala, Zandi. "Kyrgyzstan and Canada's Centerra end Kumtor gold mine dispute". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Where does Kyrgyzstan export to? (2021)". oec.world. The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "The World Factbook". cia.gov. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
The economy of Kyrgyzstan is highly dependent on agriculture and mining, [1] as both sectors make up more than one-third of Kyrgyzstan's economy. While it was part of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan was one of the major producers of uranium during the 1950s. [2] However, uranium mining activity would cease to exist by the 1990s. [3] In 2022, Kyrgyzstan gained full control of the Kumtor Gold Mine, one of the largest gold deposits in the world, after settling a dispute with Centerra Gold. [4] In 2021, the three major export partners of Kyrgyzstan were the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Russia [5] and in 2019, the three major import partners of Kyrgyzstan were China, Russia, and Kazakhstan. [6]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with a primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector both follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy and organizations that have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Nomad Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2021 | Domestic airline |
| Air Bishkek | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2006 | Defunct 2016 |
| Agym | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2001 | Biweekly newspaper |
| AKIpress News Agency | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2000 | The first independent news agency from Kyrgyzstan |
| Avia Traffic Company | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2003 | Banned from European airspace |
| Kloop | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 2007 | Digital newspaper |
| Kabar | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 1937 | The oldest news agency from Kyrgyzstan |
| Kyrgyz Express Post | Industrial transportation | Delivery services | Bishkek | 2012 | The main postal service of Kyrgyzstan |
| Kyrgyz Railway | Industrials | Railroads | Bishkek | 1992 | National railways |
| National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic | Financials | Banks | Bishkek | 1991 | Reserve bank of Kyrgyzstan |
| Sky KG Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Bishkek | 2004 | Charter airline |
| The Times of Central Asia | Media | Mass media | Bishkek | 1999 |
English language digital newspaper
|
References
- ^ "Economy of Kyrgyzstan". vol11.cases.som.yale.edu. Kompanion Financial Group. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Sevcik, Margarita. "Uranium Tailings in Kyrgyzstan: Catalyst for Cooperation and Confidence Building?" (PDF). nonproliferation.org. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Cleaning up Central Asia's poisonous uranium past". international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu. European Commission. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Denina, Clara; Shabalala, Zandi. "Kyrgyzstan and Canada's Centerra end Kumtor gold mine dispute". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Where does Kyrgyzstan export to? (2021)". oec.world. The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "The World Factbook". cia.gov. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 19 August 2023.