Çıldır ( hy, Հիւսիսեան, Husenian; meaning "North"; ka, ჩრდილი, Chrdili; meaning "Shadow") is a district of Ardahan Province of

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Names

Çıldır is also called hy, Հիւսիսեան, ''Hiusisean''; ka, ჩრდილი, ''Chrdili''; russian: Чилдыр, ''Childyr'', and Tsiltiri in Pontic Greek.

Administrative structure

Towns

* Çıldır * Aşıkşenlik

Villages

Geographical Features The district center was established on a flat area with an average height of 1950 meters, and its villages were located on a partly flat and partly hilly land. The total area of the district is 1163 km². Çıldır has a very harsh and cold winter climate, and a warm and rainy summer climate. The average temperature of the coldest month is –30 degrees. The average temperature of the hottest month is +25 degrees.

Background

The large Lake Çıldır in the district is an important haven for bird life. The semi-documentary film ''Inat Hikayeleri'' by was made in Çıldır, featuring the people of the district, their tales and songs. Se

for more about the film.

References

External links

the district governorate

local news website
Populated places in Ardahan Province Districts of Ardahan Province Çıldır District {{Ardahan-geo-stub