The Kyrgyzstan Climate is varied. The climatic conditions changes very often and region wise, in some areas it is perfectly continental while in some it has the cooling effect of marine waters.
The Kyrgyz Republic declared independence on 31 August 1991. Kyrgyzstan is an independent, secular, democratic and lawful state.
Life amongst the nomadic Kyrgyz was extremely harsh and there was a high infant mortality rate. As a result birth and childhood were associated with many beliefs, superstitions and rituals - many with "shamanistic" overtones. Many of these have survived to the present day.