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Flag of Hungary

Facts

  • Population » 10 million
  • Language » Hungarian
  • Religion » Christianity
  • Life expectancy » 71 years (men), 78 years (women)
  • Currency » Hungarian Forint (HUF)
  • Member of the European Union

Geography

Map of Hungary

Map of Hungary (Source » France, June 2021)

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Tourism

  • Hungary signed the Schengen area agreement on 16 April 2003 and started its implementation on 21 December 2007.
  • Budapest is perhaps one of the most beautiful cities in central Europe
    • Known as the ‘Paris of central Europe’ and ‘the Queen of the Danube’, Budapest is adorned with beautiful architecture, most of which was built towards the end of the 19th century when the city enjoyed a boom during the industrial revolution. Four ornate bridges link Buda and Pest.
  • The landlocked nation is teeming with thermal water springs—more than 1,300, with 123 in Budapest alone.
    • Budapest offers many thermal baths.
  • Hungary is home to Lake Balaton, the largest in central Europe.
    • The countryside surrounding the lake is one of Hungary’s 22 wine-growing regions and reportedly one of the best in the country.

Overland

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  • Budapest is very busy with motor vehicle traffic

World Rankings

  • Ranked 48th Best Country in the World 2021 (US News & World Report)
    • Not ranked in 2020
    • 46th for Adventure 2021
  • Ranked 24th in the Global Peace Index 2021
    • Ranked 21st in 2020
    • Ranked 17th in 2019

Notes

  • Hungary is a medical tourism destinations in Europe
  • Hungarian law bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality to those under 18 (France 24)

Safety and Security

  • NATO member

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This page was updated December 16, 2022