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Touring Torkent in Kyrgyzstan
Torkent in the region of Jalal-Abad is located in Kyrgyzstan - some 102 mi or ( 165 km ) South-West of Bishkek , the country's capital city .
Time in Torkent is now 11:18 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bishkek " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Tashkent, Fergana, Andijan, Khujand, and Ulukent. Being here already, consider visiting Tashkent . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Torkent ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve
Settler - and their goats and cows - on their way home ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Toktogul
Toktogul is an urban-type settlement in the Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. There are an estimated 15,943 inhabitants. It is named after its most famous son - the musician Toktogul Satilganov. It is located on the northern shore of the Toktogul reservoir. To the south, highway M41 curves around the eastern end of the reservoir toward Karaköl, and Jalal-Abad city. To the north the road goes up the Chychkan valley into Talas Province on its way to Bishkek.
Located at 41.90 72.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Toktogul District
Toktogul is a raion (district) of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Toktogul. : The town and district are named after its most famous son - the musician Toktogul Satilganov. The Toktogul reservoir is a geographical feature of the district and the capital lies on the north shore.
Located at 41.87 72.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Toktogul Airport
Toktogul Airport is an airport outside of Toktogul, an urban-type settlement in Toktogul District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian IATA code for Toktogul Airport is ТГЛ. Toktogul Airport started its operations in 1950s to serve the transportation needs of the engineers of the nearby Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant. The current runway was built in 1970s. The airport has no terminal, and has no instrument landing facilities and operates only during daylight hours.
Located at 41.88 72.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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