Hungary
A landlocked Central European country with a language unlike almost any of its neighbours, Hungary sits on so many hot springs that Budapest is dotted with grand thermal baths and calls itself a city of spas.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal horizontal bands of red, white and green. By tradition red stands for strength, white for faithfulness, and green for hope.
Hungary FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 9,603,634 |
| Area | 93,011 km² |
| Population density | 103 /km² |
| Currency | Forint (HUF) Ft |
| Official language | Hungarian |
| Calling code | +36 |
| Internet TLD | .hu |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | HU / HUN |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Hungarian is unrelated to the languages of its neighbours, belonging instead to the Uralic family alongside Finnish and Estonian.
- Budapest sits on a network of thermal springs and is famous for its historic public bathhouses.
- Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe.
- The ballpoint pen was invented by Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro, which is why many call it a 'biro'.
- The Rubik's Cube was created by Hungarian architect Erno Rubik in 1974.
Hungary FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What is the population of Hungary?
Hungary has a population of about 9,603,634.
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary uses the Forint (HUF).
What languages are spoken in Hungary?
The official language of Hungary is Hungarian.
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