Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek (until 1926), and then Frunze (1926-1991), is the capital and largest urban city of Kyrgyzstan. The city is also the capital of the Chüy Region. It is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a population of around 1,200,000 people as of 2024.

The Khanate of Kokand established