Country Demographics:

• Population:  5.1 million                                                  
• Religions:  Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, Other 5%
• Income Per Capita: $290 year/ $0.81 day
• Government Type:  Republic
  Chief of State:  President Askar AKAYEV (since October 1990)
  Head of Government: Prime Minister Nikolay TANAYEV (since May 2002)

Legal Profession:

• Sufficient information for a full report had not been received at the time this document went to press.  We are certain that the Christian lawyers in Kyrgyzstan covet our prayers—please pray for these advocates.

Contact Information:

• Asel Bayastanova ata@elcat.kg