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Background : The introduction in the Factbook doesn't read very well.  Losing side of both World Wars.  Became Communist under the Soviet influence.  Struggles with the Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Turks. Location : Southeastern Europe, between Romania and Turkey on the Black Sea. Size : Over 100,000 sq km; 104th largest in the world         Slightly larger than Tennessee Population : Over 7 million; 99th biggest in the world Birth rate : 204th largest in the world Death rate : 13th largest in the world Capital : Sofia Drinking water and sanitation : 100% of their population has access...This seems to be a new stat for the Factbook. Source: CIA Factbook There were a lot of resources out there for Bulgarian food, which is not such-a-bad problem to have.  I found some nice listing sites, and was able to cross-reference things to make sure they were authentic.  I made Kevin pick some recipes, and then I compared ou...