A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991.

synonyms: Kirghiz, Kirghizia, Kirghizstan, Kirgiz, Kirgizia, Kirgizstan, Kyrgyzstan.

Dutch: Kirgizische Republiek, Kirgizië
Polish: Republika Kirgiska, Kirgistan, Kirgizja