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Norus Destination Guide
Explore Norus in Kyrgyzstan
Norus in the region of Chüy is a town in Kyrgyzstan - some 16 mi or ( 25 km ) South-East of Bishkek , the country's capital city .
Current time in Norus is now 06:03 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bishkek " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Fergana, Andijan, Taraz, Taldykorgan, and Osh. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Fergana . Where to go and what to see in Norus ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bergtal
Bergtal, also sometimes spelt Bergthal and renamed Rotfront in 1927, is a settlement 60 kilometers east of Bishkek in the Chuy Province of Kyrgyzstan, near the border of Kazakhstan. Originally settled by Germans, a significant minority remains.
Located at 42.79 74.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Chong-Tash
Chong-Tash is a small village in Chui Province, Kyrgyzstan, located just south of the capital Bishkek. It is a ski resort and tourist area, and also the site of an NKVD execution. The settlement was established in 1930s when the local nomadic people were forced to settle.
Located at 42.75 74.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Kant Air Base
Kant Air Base (Russian: Авиабаза Кант Aviabaza Kant) is a military air base in Ysyk-Ata District of Chuy Oblast in Kyrgyzstan. It is located just south of the city of Kant, some 20 km east of downtown Bishkek.
Located at 42.85 74.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kant, Kyrgyzstan
Kant is a town in the Chuy Valley of northern Kyrgyzstan, some 20 kilometres east of Bishkek. It is the administrative center of the Ysyk-Ata District (formerly Kant District). Kant was established in 1928. The Kyrgyz word for sugar is "kant", and the city received its name when a sugar plant was built there in the 1930s. (It is an often repeated myth that the town was named after the German philosopher Immanuel Kant). Kant is an industrial and service center.
Located at 42.88 74.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Ysyk-Ata District
Ysyk-Ata District is one of the eight districts of Chuy Province in the northern Kyrgyzstan. The administrative center of the district is the city of Kant, and the district itself was known as Kant District in the past. The district is located on the southern side of the Chui River, about halfway between the national capital Bishkek and the former provincial capital Tokmok.
Located at 42.88 74.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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