Ardahan
Area: 5.576 km²
Population: 170.117 (1990)
Traffic Code: 75
Districts: Ardahan (center), Cildir, Damal, Gole, Hanak, Posof.
Sites of Interest:
- Karincaduzu Forest Recreation Area
- Ardahan and Seytan castles
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Telephone: (478) 211 48 58
Fax: (478) 211 34 01
Local Days of Celebration
- 18 March: Commemoration day for the Canakkale Victory, Ardahan
- 21 March: Commemoration day for Air Force Martyrs, Ardahan
- 24 June: Selcuk Conquest of Ardahan, Ardahan
- 10 October: Ram Introduction, Ardahan
Festivals
- 20 August: Festival of Animals and Animal Products, Ardahan
- 18 November: Goose Festival, Ardahan
Significant Weeks
- 27 March-3 April: Library Week, Ardahan
- 18-24 May: Museum Week, Ardahan
- 15-22 April: Tourism Week, Ardahan
- 23 February: Freedom Day for Ardahan, Ardahan