Kyzyl-Kiya, established in 1898 and granted city status in 1938, is located in Kyrgyzstan's Batken region and was notable for early industrial coal mining organized by French employers. The city is a melting pot of ethnic groups and features significant infrastructure, including rail connections to several countries. It is also home to a large cement plant, providing substantial employment opportunities, along with other industries such as brick production and beverage manufacturing.