Country Kyrgyzstan Established 1910 Province Chuy Region | District Kemin District Population 6,260 (2009) | |
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Orlovka is a city in Kemin District of Chuy Region. Its population was 6,260 in 2009. It is the center of Orlovka municipal council that also includes Podgornoye village. Orlovka was established in 1910. It became a city in 2012.
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Map of Orlovka, Kyrgyzstan
Ski Resort
The village is well known for its ski resort thanks especially to its relative proximity to Bishkek (approx. 100 km), its night skiing facility as well as its regular treatment with snow groomers and snow cannons.
The resort has three primary ski slopes: red (800m + 400m long), blue (1200m) and green (200m). Two consecutive chairlifts and one ski tow operate there. The maximum height difference is around 300m.
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Orlovka, Kyrgyzstan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA