Çildir
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Çıldır is also called , Hiusisean; , Chrdili; , Childyr.Background
The large Lake ÇıldırLake Çildir
Lake Çıldır , , - 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 and surrounded by mountainous region. It has an area of and...
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 http://www.moonandstarsproject.org/fests/2004_filmfest_inat_hikayeleri.shtml for more about the film.