Bitlis Province
 Bitlis Province |
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| Location of Bitlis Province in Turkey | |
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| Region: | Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey |
| Area: | 6,707 km2 (2,590 sq mi) |
| Total Population | 413,446 TurkStat 2007 (est) |
| Licence plate code: | 13 |
| Area code: | 0434 |
| Governor Website | http://www.bitlis.gov.tr |
Bitlis Province is a province of eastern Turkey, located to the west of Lake Van.
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History
Bitlis was formed as an administrative district in the 17th Century. The administrative center was the town of Bitlis, which was called Baghesh.
Districts
Bitlis Province is divided into 7 districts (the capital district is in bold):
- Adilcevaz
- Ahlat
- Bitlis
- Güroymak
- Hizan
- Mutki
- Tatvan
Attractions
- Nemrut (volcano)
- Lake Nemrut
References
External links
- Pictures of the city of Bitlis, the capital of Bitlis province - and of nearby Siirt
- Bitlis Weather Forecast Information
- The Armenian History and Presence in Bitlis
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