Kirgizia

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A former name for Kyrgyzstan used during the Soviet era

proper noun

Literature

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The region now known as Kyrgyzstan was once officially called Kirgizia during the Soviet period.

Examples

After 1991, Kirgizia declared its independence and adopted the name Kyrgyzstan.
Kirgizia is known for its stunning mountain landscapes.
Many Soviet-era maps refer to Kyrgyzstan as Kirgizia.
Many tourists visit Kirgizia for its natural beauty.
Kirgizia was known for its stunning mountainous landscapes and nomadic culture before becoming Kirgistan.
In the early 20th century, Kirgizia was part of the Soviet Union, impacting its political and cultural development.
Many tourists visit Kirgizia to experience its rich history and the hospitality of its people.

Synonyms

Kyrgyzstan

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A landlocked country in Central Asia next to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, independent since 1991

is the older Soviet-era name replaced at independence

Kirghizstan

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A landlocked country in Central Asia now officially called Kyrgyzstan

is the older country name replaced by the independent state's name

Kirghizia

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A former name for Kyrgyzstan used until 1991

is the older name replaced after independence in 1991

Kyrgyz Republic

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Formal

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The official name of Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia

is the historical name used before the modern official title

Kirgiz

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An alternative spelling of Kyrgyzstan, the landlocked country in Central Asia

is the historical form used in older records before 1991

Kirgizstan

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A country in Central Asia, also called Kyrgyzstan, known for its high mountains

is the older Soviet-era name rather than the modern spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Kirgizia was the Soviet-era name for the country we now call Kyrgyzstan. The name comes from the people name Kyrgyz plus a common country ending -ia, so it basically means 'land of the Kyrgyz'.