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Article: Travel in Kyrgyzstan requires consonant vigilance.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- March 12, 2001
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It's time for "Foreign News Notes from Abroad." Our top story today is the recent presidential election held some time last year in Kyrgyzstan.
By way of background: Kyrgyzstan is an actual nation located in the western hemisphere. Or possibly the eastern hemisphere. It's definitely in a hemisphere. Historically, Kyrgyzstan is part of the group of nations _ also including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kurdistan _ that were founded by a tribe of men named "Stan."
Unfortunately, most Americans know little about Kyrgyzstan. Most Americans can't even SPELL "Kyrgyzstan," although it's easy if you remember this simple rhyme:
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