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AREA: 5.576 km�

POPULATION: 170.117 (1990)

TRAFFIC CODE: 75

DISTRICTS: Ardahan (center), ��ld�r, Damal, G�le, Hanak, Posof.

SITES OF INTEREST: Kar�ncad�z� forest recreation area
Ardahan and �eytan castles

Provincial Cultural Directorate

    Tel: (478) 211 48 58
    Fax: (478) 211 34 01

Significant Days

    Local Days of Celebration

    Commemoration day for �anakkale Victory
    Ardahan
    18 March

    Commemoration day for Air Force Marties
    Ardahan
    21 March

    Sel�uk 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