Borçka
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| Borçka | |
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| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Black Sea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oral Küçük (MHP) |
| • Governor | OGÜN BAHADIR |
| Area | |
| • Town | 762 km2 (294 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Urban | 10,410 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 08 |
| Area code(s) | 466 |
| Licence plate | 08 |
| Website | www.borcka.gov.tr |
Borçka is a town and district of Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, on the border with Georgia.
Borçka is reached by a winding road up from the Black Sea coast, alongside the Çoruh River. There is an ancient stone bridge across the river just west of the town.
Borçka Lake is a popular excursion from Artvin.
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Coordinates: 41°21′45″N 41°40′48″E / 41.3625°N 41.6800°E
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