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Glenn Campbell recalls his recent visit to Bulgaria, the world's fastest shrinking country. Since the fall of Communism, Bulgaria's population has dropped by 1/5th, from 9 million to 7 million. The loss is felt mainly in the countryside, where there are many abandonned buildings to explore. Urban areas like the capital Sofia continue to remain vibrant, due to a phenomenon Glenn calls "the Grand Hotel Syndrome": When a large hotel loses guests, management closes off wings and floors.
Glenn Campbell recalls his recent visit to Bulgaria, the world's fastest shrinking country. Since the fall of Communism, Bulgaria's population has dropped by 1/5th, from 9 million to 7 million. The loss is felt mainly in the countryside, where there are many abandonned buildings to explore. Urban areas like the capital Sofia continue to remain vibrant, due to a phenomenon Glenn calls "the Grand Hotel Syndrome": When a large hotel loses guests, management closes off wings and floors.