Hakkari
Area: 9.521 km²
Population: 172.479 (1990)
Traffic Code: 3O
Districts: Hakkari (center), Beytussebap, Cukurca, Semdinli, Uludere, Yuksekova.
Sites of Interest:
- Cilo Mountain
- Gevaruk, Pestazare and Trisin stone pictures
- Dirheler, Hakkari, Bay and Dez castles
- Hirvata city ruins
- Meydan Medresesi (old theological school)
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (438) 211 28 81
Fax: (438) 211 40 36
Local Days of Celebration:
- 28 July: Visit the Martyrs Day, Hakkari
Freedom from Occupation Days:
- 12 April: Freedom Day for Hakkari
Festivities:
- 30 August: Lamb Clipping Festivities, Provincial Center, All Districts