THE COUNTRY
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 eventually became part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow.
Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU five years later.
- Benedictine Abbey in Tihany;
- Caves of Lillafüred;
- Eger Castle;
- Visegrad Royal Palace;
- Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral,
- Pecs; Budapest (includes Parliament Building, Buda Castle District, Hungarian National Museum, Millennium Monument in Heroes Square);
- Soporon;
- Esztergom Basilica;
- Aggtelek National Park
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalBudapest
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Time ZoneUTC +1
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Telephone Code36
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Total Area93 028 Km2
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Population9 699 577
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Main LanguagesHungarian, English, German, Russian
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CurrencyForints (HUF)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 33600
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Airports41
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Heliports3
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers
Hungarian 85.6%, Romani 3.2%, German 1.9%, other 2.6%, unspecified 14.1% (2011 est.)
Chocolates and flowers are common gifts when invited to a Hungarian household, while wine is less common.
Goulash — a spicy tomato-and-paprika-based stew of beef, noodles, potatoes, and other vegetables
High-income EU and OECD economy; decreasing government spending; increasing judicial independence concerns; flat income taxation; increasingly dependent on energy imports; strong tourism and automotive manufacturing
