Country Details

Bordered by seven countries and about the size of the U.S. State of Maine, this landlocked country's crown jewel is the dazzling capital city of Budapest, known for its architectural style, amazingly diverse restaurants, Gypsy music and friendly people.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Hungary

Capital City Budapest

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Cold, cloudy, humid winters with warm summers

Latitude/Longitude 47° 00'N, 20° 00'E

Languages Hungarian (official)

Official Currency Forint

Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Population 10,167,000

Land Area 92,340 sq km (35,652 sq miles)

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
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
here

Hungary Outline Map here

Hungary Map, CIA version here

Suggested Links

Hungary web site here!

Hungary Information Page here!

Weather in Budapest here!

Time and Date in Budapest
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