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Çıldır
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ardahan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nurettin Aygün (CHP) |
| • Kaymakam | Cevat Çelik |
| Area | |
| • District | 878 km2 (339 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1][2] | |
| • Urban | 1,522 |
| • District | 10,546 |
| • District Density | 12/km2 (31.1/sq mi) |
| Post code | 75400 |
| Website | www.cildir.bel.tr |
Çıldır is a district of Ardahan Province of Turkey.
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Çıldır is also called Armenian: Հիւսիսեան, Hiusisean; Georgian: ჩრდილი, Chrdili; Russian: Чилдыр, Childyr.
The large Lake Çıldır in the district is an important haven for bird life.
The semi-documentary film Inat Hikayeleri by Reis Çelik was made in Çıldır, featuring the people of the district, their tales and songs. See [1] for more about the film.
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