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Bashevo
Bashevo ( ) is a village in Ardino Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern-central Bulgaria. It is located from Sofia. It covers an area of 4.647 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 123 people. Some 2 km northwest of the village lie the ruins of the medieval Bulgarian fortress of Krivus. Bashevo is situated at an elevation of 631 meters in a mountainous region. The village experiences a moderate Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The nearby Arda River is a significant feature for water management in the area. Bashevo has essential infrastructure, including water and electricity systems, and is connected by transport routes. For educational and healthcare services, residents must travel to Ardino, where schools, medical practitioners, and other facilities are located. The village itself contains a town hall and a community center.
Article summary
Bashevo ( ) is a village in Ardino Municipality, Kardzhali Province, southern-central Bulgaria. It is located from Sofia. It covers an area of 4.647 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 123 people. Some 2 km northwest of the village lie the ruins of the medieval Bulgarian fortress of Krivus. Bashevo is situated at an elevation of 631 meters in a mountainous region. The village experiences a moderate Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The nearby Arda River is a significant feature for water management in the area. Bashevo has essential infrastructure, including water and electricity systems, and is connected by transport routes. For educational and healthcare services, residents must travel to Ardino, where schools, medical practitioners, and other facilities are located. The village itself contains a town hall and a community center.
Key claims
- area: 4.647 square kilometres — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the area is "4.647 square kilometres". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1374986422
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