Hungary

Hungary was 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 in 2004.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 9,956,108 (July 2007 est.)

Nationality (Noun): Hungarian(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Hungarian

Official Language(s): Hungarian

Major Languages Spoken: Hungarian

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Republic of Hungary

Country Name (short form): Hungary

Country Name (local long form): Magyar Koztarsasag

Country Name (local short form): Magyarorszag

Name of Capital: Budapest

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Hungary: Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia

Land Area: 92340 sq km

Water Area: 690 sq km

Comparative Area: slightly smaller than Indiana

Total Land Boundry: 2,171 km

Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)

National Holiday: Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August

International Phone Code: 36

Currency Code: forint (HUF)

Internet Country Code: .hu

US Embassy Location: Szabadsag ter 12, H-1054 Budapest

US Embassy Mailing Address: pouch: American Embassy Budapest, 5270 Budapest Place, US Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-5270

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