About Us

Iğdır province, located on the slopes of Mount Ararat and within the Aras basin, has a microclimate. Despite covering only about 0.5% of Turkey’s area, Iğdır borders three countries and hosts 9 of the world’s 34 climate types. Approximately 8-9% of Turkey’s flora and a significant portion of its fauna are found here, including 30% of vertebrates, 20% of reptiles, and 335 of Turkey’s 489 bird species, with three newly recorded species between 2006-2019. This biodiversity-rich region offers unique opportunities for academic research in agriculture, veterinary science, pharmacology, hunting, and wildlife at the local university.