Kyrgyzstan: The Furthest Country From Any Ocean
Kyrgyzstan is far from everywhere, it seems, including the ocean.
When you picture the country furthest from any ocean, you might well imagine somewhere dry and uninteresting, comprised of arid desert and not much else. You’d be wrong. The country furthest from any ocean is actually Kyrgyzstan, famous for its scenery: dramatic mountains, rich valleys, and serene lakes. Of course, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan is the endpoint of the Central Asia Rally, and though the journey all the way from Astrakhan, in Russia, isn’t easy, it’s well worth it. The furthest country from any ocean At a distance of 1620 miles to the closest coastline, the Indian Ocean, Kyrgyzstan is the country furthest from any ocean. With mountains covering four-fifths o… Continue Reading (2 minute read)