CIS Member State Kyrgyzstan is divided into seven regions (Kyrgyz: облус, romanized: oblus; Russian: область, romanized: oblast).

[1] The capital, Bishkek, is administered as an independent city of republican significance, as well as being the capital of Chüy Region.

Osh also has independent city status since 2003.

[2] The regions, with their areas, census populations and capitals, are as follows: Each region is further divided into districts (rayon), administered by government-appointed officials.

Rural communities (ayyl aymagy) consisting of up to twenty small settlements have their own elected mayors and councils.