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| | Kyrgyzstan |
 | | Kyrgyzstan was recognized almost immediately by most nations, including the United States, whose secretary of state, James Baker, made an official visit in January 1992. |
 | | Two opposition parties (the Party of the Democratic Movement of Kyrgyzstan (PDMK) and the Ar-Namys party) had formed a bloc to contest the elections, but a Bishkek court ruled that the congress convened in early January by the PDMK to select the party's candidates was illegal. |
 | | The population is composed of 58% of Kyrgyzs,18% of Russians, 14% of Uzbeks, 1.5% of Tatars, 1% of Germans, etc… A new census was organised in Kyrgyzstan from 24 March to 1 April 1999. |
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