Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the south, China to the east and west, and Tajikistan to the northeast. The population is 6.5 million and the average monthly salary is around 150-200 dollars. Compared to neighboring countries, there are little natural resources, so 15% of the people go to Russia, Kazak, and Turkey to work. Their dream is to go to Korea and other countries to earn money and become wealthy. Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan with a population of 300,000. Lately, they are building a lot of apartments. And there are many college students. It is also a lively city full of young people because a typical family has 4 or 5 children.

Kyrgyzstan has very beautiful nature. It is called the Switzerland of Central Asia because of its many white snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. The scenery of the countryside is also beautiful. You can travel with students. You can also experience visiting centers in neighboring countries. Kyrgyzstan is a muslim country. The traditional Islamic power is gradually expanding. Muslim evangelists are forcing them to come to the synagogue by visiting each house and doing evangelism diligently. Therefore, Christian evangelists need to be cautious in their ministries.

Informations

  • Ask for more informations at the interview with Gap Year Program official