Çankırı Province
Province of Turkey
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Economy
The economy of Çankırı Province primarily runs on agriculture, with wheat, barley, beans, corn, vetch and potatoes being the most commonly cultivated and exported crops.[3]
Geography and climate
Around 60% of Çankırı Province's territory is mountainous, with three sets of mountain ranges along the northern province borders.[4] The southern part of the province is comparatively flat and bare, with a major plain located around the Kızılırmak district and smaller plains spread throughout the province.[4]
Çankırı Province's climate is heavily seasonal. Summers are typically hot, and winters are cold and snowy.[5][6]
18% of the land is forested, and 35% is cultivated. Wolves, foxes, squirrels and rabbits are among the most commonly spotted wild animals.[6]
Districts
Çankırı province is divided into 12 districts (capital district in bold):
