About Hakkari

Hakkari is a province in the corner of southeastern Turkey, located at the juncture of Iraq and Iran. The province was created in 1946 out of part of Van Province. Its adjacent provinces are Sirnak to the west and Van to the north. The capital is Hakkari. The province covers an area of 7,121 km² and has a population of 236,581 (2000 census).

Hakkari Interesting Places

Cilo Mountain, Gevaruk, Pestazare and Trisin stone pictures, Dirheler, Hakkari, Bay and Dez castles, Hirvata city ruins, Meydan Medresesi (old theological school)