Kyrgyzstan’s unique natural environment is host to a fascinating selection of rare plant and animal species, plus several National Parks and a range of significant conservation projects.
The landscape of Kyrgyzstan is entirely mountainous, dominated by the Tien Shan range; There are a lot of peaks, glaciers, and high-altitude lakes. Highest point of the country is Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) 7,439 m.
Kyrgyzstan is home to a huge array of wild animals and birds, many of them rare species.
Around 376 species of birds have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan.
It may be surprising to learn that there are so many different animals native to Kyrgyzstan.
While one may expect to find thousands of assorted insects and plants there is also an abundance of endemic mammals,
reptiles and fish that live in this diverse region of the world. The fauna of Kyrgyzstan comprises about 500 species of vertebrates and over 3000 species of insects.
In Kyrgyz republic there are (as of 2004):
Since 2000, operates Biosphere Reserve "Issyk-Kul" (the territory of Issyk-Kul region.) Its territory is about 4314.4 thousand hectares. Which has the status of protected area.