A ghost town is a term used to describe an abandoned village, town or city that has been left with no inhabitants. The origin of this phrase comes from the fact that these towns often have a sense of emptiness and stillness about them, as if they were inhabited by ghosts.
Ghost towns can be found all over the world, but are particularly common in areas where there was once a booming industry or mining operation. When the resources were depleted or the industry closed down, the people who lived in these communities left and the town was abandoned. Other reasons for the creation of ghost towns include natural disasters such as floods or fires, changes in transportation routes, or economic decline.
Today, many ghost towns have become tourist attractions, with visitors coming to explore the empty streets and remnants of a bygone era. However, for the most part, these towns remain abandoned and forgotten, slowly decaying over time.