Çıldır  Çıldır (, Husenian; meaning "North"; , Chrdili; meaning "Shadow") is a district of Ardahan Province of Turkey.  Çıldır is also called , "Hiusisean"; , "Chrdili"; , "Childyr", and Tsiltiri in Pontic Greek. Geographical Features The district center was established on a flat area with an average height of 1950 meters, and its villages were located on a partly flat and partly hilly land. The total area of the district is 1163 km². Çıldır has a very harsh and cold winter climate, and a warm and rainy summer climate. The average temperature of the coldest month is –30 degrees. The average temperature of the hottest month is +25 degrees. The large Lake Çıldır in the district is an important haven for bird life. The semi-documentary film "Inat Hikayeleri" by was made in Çıldır, featuring the people of the district, their tales and songs. See for more about the film.