Chuy Region
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Chuy Region Чүй облусу Чуйская область |
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 Map of Kyrgyzstan, location of Chuy Region highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 42°30′N 74°30′E / 42.500°N 74.500°ECoordinates: 42°30′N 74°30′E / 42.500°N 74.500°E | |||
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 Kyrgyzstan
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| Capital | Bishkek | ||
| Government | |||
| • Gubernator | Abdrakhmanov Sagynbek Umetalievich | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 20,200 km2 (7,800 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2009-01-01) | |||
| • Total | 790,438 | ||
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | East (UTC+6) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | not observed (UTC+6) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | KG-C | ||
| Districts | 9 | ||
| Cities | 4 | ||
| Townships | 5 | ||
| Villages | 331 | ||
Chuy Region or Chui Region (Kyrgyz: Чүй облусу, Çüy oblusu Russian: Чуйская область) is the northernmost region (oblast) of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is bounded on the north by Kazakhstan, and clockwise, Issyk Kul Region, Naryn Region, Jalal-Abad Region and Talas Region. Its administrative center is Bishkek, but from 2003 to May 2006 it was Tokmok.
The main northwest part of the region is flat, a rarity in Kyrgyzstan. This is the valley of the Chu River. The valley's black soil is very fertile and is largely irrigated with water diverted from the Chu River. The region's Agricultural production includes wheat, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, lucerne, and various vegetables and fruits.
The Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains form southern border of the region, and the northern border of Talas Region. There are many hiking and trekking routes accessible from the towns in the valley. The southwestern heel of the region over the Kirgiz Alatau is geographically more like Naryn Region.
The northeast panhandle is the Chong Kemin Valley.
In 1926, the region became part of the newly established Kirghiz ASSR. During the Soviet period, various agro-processing and other industries were established throughout the province, giving rise to a number of urban centers such as Tokmok, Kant and Kara-Balta.
Agricultural production includes wheat, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, lucerne, and various vegetables and fruits. There is little industry in the region.
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