Central Europe, northwest of Romania.
Hungary became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom ev ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Hungary:
7,443.586 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, coal, natural gas, fertile soils, arable land.
Industries:
Mining, metallurgy, construction materials, processed foods, textiles, chemicals (especially pharmaceuticals), motor vehicles.
Population: 9,855,745
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations.
Area: 93,028 km2
slightly smaller than Virginia; about the same size as Indiana
Landlocked; strategic location astride main land routes between Western Europe and Balkan Peninsula as well as between Ukraine and Mediterranean basin; the north-south flowing Duna (Danube) and Tisza Rivers divide the country into three large regions.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| hun | Hungarian |
Hungarian (official) 98.8%, English 25.3%, German 12.6%, Russian 2.1%, French 1.5%, Romanian 1.4%, other 5.1% (2022 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| HUF | Hungarian forint | Ft |
Capital City: Budapest
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Hungary
You're in for a treat! Hungary is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful architecture and historic sites
- Delicious cuisine and wine
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- Language barrier in rural areas
- Pickpocketing in busy areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Hungarian cuisine features meats, paprika, and pastries.
- Popular dishes include goulash and chimney cake.
- Local wines and pálinka are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Buda Castle
- Explore the thermal baths in Budapest
- Cruise on the Danube River
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