Situated in the very heart of Europe, Hungary can claim a unique place in the continent. Their language is spoken nowhere else. Their folk songs bear no resemblance to those of other nations. Yet, the Hungarian people have been living in the centre of Europe for over 1,100 years. Hungary’s impact on Europe’s history and development has been far greater than its present size and population would suggest.
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Budapest, Hungary’s capital is nation’s jewel No 1. The metropolis with a population of two million is bisected by the mighty flow of the Danube with hills and valleys on the Buda side and flat, low-lying Pest on the other. The riverside panorama has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Anybody who has ever seen it illuminated by night can understand why.

Capital city: Budapest (1.75 million inhabitants)
Population: 10 million
Land area: 93.030 sq km
Official language: Hungarian (a very special language, originating from the Finno-Ugric tribe of languages)
EU member: May 2004
National currency: Hungarian Forint – HUF
Religion: Roman Catholic (majority), Protestant
Climate: Continental with Mediterranean and Atlantic influences
Time zone: Central European Time (GMT+1)
Elevation: 78 - 1.014 m
National Parks: Eleven
International dialling number: +36
Visa: Tourists from most countries (EU, USA, Canada, Australia) do not need visa. A valid passport is required only.
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
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