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Osh 03-2016 img27 view from Sulayman Mountain
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Osh has an important outdoor activity bazaar that has been taking place on the same spot for the past 2,000 years.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “Overview” section

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Photo: A.Savin · FAL

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Osh 03-2016 img27 view from Sulayman Mountain
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The only World Heritage Site in Kyrgyzstan is the Sulayman Mountain, which offers a splendid view of Osh.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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city

Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “Overview” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: A.Savin · FAL

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Osh 03-2016 img27 view from Sulayman Mountain
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Osh city covers 182.5 square kilometers and is administered separately from any region.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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city

Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “Administration” section

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Photo: A.Savin · FAL

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Osh 03-2016 img27 view from Sulayman Mountain
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Osh was known as early as the 8th century as a center for silk production along the Silk Road.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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city

Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “History” section

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Photo: A.Savin · FAL

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Anvar Artykov, a notable politician from Osh, served as governor of Osh Region in 2005.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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city

Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “Notable people” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: A.Savin · FAL

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