Fun facts about Karakol
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Karakol was originally named Przhevalsk in honor of Russian explorer Nikolay Przhevalsky after his death in 1888.
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.
From the “History” section
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The Issyk-kul Central Mosque was built without using nails, showcasing traditional Chinese architectural techniques.
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.
From the “Sights” section
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Karakol is home to Central Asia's highest ski resort, featuring 20 km of slopes.
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.
From the “Sights” section
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Photo: Nikolai Bulykin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Karakol has a humid continental climate according to the Köppen climate classification.
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Nikolai Bulykin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Karakol Zoological Park, founded in 1987, is the only zoo in Kyrgyzstan.
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region.
From the “Sights” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Nikolai Bulykin · CC BY-SA 4.0