Lake Çıldır
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Lake
Lake Çıldır, is a large freshwater lake in the provinces of Ardahan and Kars in northeastern Turkey. It is located close to the borders with Georgia and Armenia. Lake Çıldır is located at an elevation of approximately 1,959 m (6,427 ft) and is surrounded by a mountainous region. It has an area of 123 km2 (47 sq mi) and a maximum depth of about 42 m (138 ft). Water from the lake is used for irrigation. The lake freezes over in the winter.