Kyrgyzstan is a poor country with 90% of the people living in poverty. The country is located in Central Asia. It is a country of high
mountains. The nation gained independence from Russia in 1991.

The population is less than 5 million people. The main religion is Muslim but the people do not fully understand Islam. The population at
large has very little concern for ethics or the building of character. Corruption is rampant.

Three languages are spoken in Kyrgyzstan and the whole Bible has been translated into one of those languages. It is estimated that there
are approximately 3,000 believers in the country. The people are slow to become Christians for family reasons.

Pray for Kyrgyzstan. Pray that somehow the Gospel will make inroads into their hearts. For more information, contact
David Harris, BIMI Far East Director.

David Harris • Far East Director
dharris@bimi.org • 423-344-5050
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