Hungary

HUNGARY is an Eastern European country that, having emerged from the Soviet block in 1991, has made a remarkable transition to Western style democracy. It is a member of the EU since May 2004 and is expected to gain membership of the European Monetary Union in two years.

HUNGARY - Quick Facts and Figures

• Official Name: Republic of Hungary
  
  
• Capital City: Budapest - known for its architectural style, amazingly diverse restaurants, Gypsy music and friendly people.
  
  
• Major Cities: See map (below)
  
  
• Bordering Countries (7): Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia
  
  
• Climate: Cold, cloudy and humid winters with warm summers
  
  
• Languages: Hungarian (official)
  
  
• Official Currency: Forint
  
  
• Religions: Catholic, Protestant, others
  
  
• Population: 10,167,000
  
  
• Landforms: A mostly flat country with rolling plains, hills and low mountains on the Slovakian Border. The Danube is the major river.
  
  
• Land Divisions: 19 counties and 1 city

Location of	Repor, 1068 Budapest 12/14 Felso erodoser Utc III/3, Hungary

More information:

Youngs Budapest,
52 Merrion Square East,
Dublin 2.

Ph: 6310311
Fax: 6310320

Website: www.youngsbudapest.ie
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