AREA: 5.576 km²
POPULATION: 170.117 (1990)
TRAFFIC CODE: 75
DISTRICTS: Ardahan (center), Çıldır, Damal, Göle, Hanak, Posof.
SITES OF INTEREST: Karıncadüzü forest recreation area
Ardahan and Şeytan castles
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (478) 211 48 58
Fax: (478) 211 34 01
Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Ardahan
Sites
Archaeological Sites: 8
Urban Sites: -
Natural Sites: 2
Historical Sites: 1
Other Sites
Archaeological and Natural Sites: 1
Total: 12
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 71
TOTAL: 83
Significant Days
Local Days of Celebration
Commemoration day for Çanakkale Victory
Ardahan
18 March
Commemoration day for Air Force Marties
Ardahan
21 March
Selçuk Conquest of Ardahan
Ardahan
24 June
Ram Introduction
Ardahan
10 October
Festivals:
Festival of Animals and Animal Products
Ardahan
20 August
Goose Festival
Ardahan
18 November
Significant Weeks :
Library Week
Ardahan
27 March - 3 April
Museum Week
Ardahan
18-24 May
Tourism Week
Ardahan
15-22 April
Freedom From Occupation Days
Freedom Day - Ardahan
Ardahan
23 February