Hungary brochure

The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

Ancient men knew of this cave, and today visitors can go on tours and attend concerts in the caverns.

The Government of

Hungary

Magyar Koztarsasag

The Republic of Hungary

Geographic Features Danube River

Tisza River

Lake Balaton

The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

Geographic Regions Transdanubia

Great Alfold

Northern Hills

Representative Parliamentary

RepublicThe chief of the executive is the Prime Minister.

There is a president, but it is more of a ceremonial position.

Elected by the legislature.

The single chamber parliament is called the Országgyulés.

(civitas.org.uk)

Chain Bridge In the capital, Budapest

Photo from: thundafunda.com

Cites Used

www.civitas.org.ukwww.mupa.hu

www.nationsonline.comwww.pbr.org

www.spashungary.comwww.state.gov

www.thundafunda.com

Capital CityBudapest

Other Major CitiesDebrecenMiskolcSzeged

LanguageMagyar

Money in Hungary

The Republic of HungaryNationality: Hungarian

Ethnic Groups: Magyar (92%), Romany (4%)

Religions: Roman Catholic (68%), Calvinist (21&)

Population: 10,100,000

Population Growth: -.3%

Infant Mortality Rate: 5 (per 1,000 births)

(pbr.org)

Hungary is located in central Europe, north of Serbia and Romania. Hungary is known for its low mountains and large flat lands. Hungary’s climate is temperate, which means it has cold, humid, cloudy winters and warm summers.

Hungary is widely recognized for its spas around the nation. Since there are over 400 natural hot springs in the nation, many people come visit the spas in Budapest that are built over many natural mineral springs. (spashungary.com)

A new institution was opened in 2005 called the Palace of Arts in Budapest. The Palace of Arts is famous for its acoustic sounds in the 2 performance halls, the National Concert Hall and the Festival Theatre. This complex is located on the Danube River, and is meant to represent 100 years of Hungarian Culture.

(mupa.hu)

Hungary joined the European Union in 2004.

The currency in Hungary is known as the FORINT.

The GDP per capita is $12,866.

Major exports include: machinery, vehicles, and

food.

The major natural resources are bauxite,

coal, natural gas, and arable land.

Crops harvested in Hungary

include: corn, wheat, and sunflower seeds.

(state.gov)

The Danube River in Budapest, Hungary

Photo by John Hicks