Lake Çıldır
| Lake Çıldır |
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| Location |
Ardahan Province |
| Lake type |
Freshwater |
| Basin countries |
Turkey |
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| Surface area |
123.00 km2 (47.49 sq mi) |
| Average depth |
42 m (138 ft) |
| Surface elevation |
1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
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Lake Çıldır (Turkish: Çıldır Gölü), Georgian: ჩრდილი, ჩრდილის ტბა - Chrdilis tba (original etymology - meaning lake of shadows) , Armenian: Ծովակ Հյուսիսո - Tzovák Hiusisó) is a large freshwater lake in the Ardahan Province, northeastern part of Turkey. It is located at , close to the borders with Georgia and Armenia. Lake Çıldır is located in the elevation of about 1,900 m (6,200 ft) and surrounded by mountainous region. It has an area of 123.00 km2 (47.49 sq mi) and maximum depth of about 42 m (138 ft). Water from the lake is used to irrigation.
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