Kyrgyz Express Post put into circulation a series of two Europa 2018 stamps: “Bridges”. From the ancient times bridges have been considered a symbol of progress, stability, cohesion and cooperation.
For Kyrgyzstan, which has a highly complex mountainous terrain, bridges have always played and continue to play a primary role in the field of communications. At present, in Bishkek alone, there are 42 bridges and overpasses. The philatelic issue presented by KEP features two bridges: an automobile and a railway bridge.
So, the first stamp depicts the automobile bridge near the town of Kara-Kul (Jalal-Abad region). This bridge is part of the strategically important Bishkek - Osh highway, linking the north and south-west of Kyrgyzstan.
The second item features a railway bridge across the Naryn River near the village of Kuduk (Jalal-Abad region). This is the largest railway bridge in Kyrgyzstan with a length of 210 meters.
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