About Hungary
In the heart of Europe
About Hungary
Hungary is located in the center of Europe, with excellent connections to every capital and business hub on the continent. It offers a developed infrastructure, good public safety, and high living standards, for the fraction of the cost you get in Western Europe.
Climate
Climate in Hungary is pretty temperate, with hot summers and mild winters. August is the hottest, with temperatures occasionally reaching 40 °C (or 104 °F), while January and February are coldest with temperatures somewhat below zero.
Landscape
Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, and it is a most popular destination for the summer holidays. The landscape is varied, offering both mountains and plains.
Language
The local language is Hungarian, and it is famously difficult to leartn. It is unlike any other language in Europe: its closest relative is Finnish, but similarities are not easy to recognize.
Currency
Hungarian Forints (HUF) have been in use since after World War II, and it will be some time before the euro is introduced. However, many stores already accept EUR notes, and you can pay with a card almost everywhere.
Baths
Hungary is well known for its bath culture – wherever you go in the country, you will surely find a thermal spring with a bath nearby.
Wines
Tokaj is the most famous wine region in Hungary, with local wines coveted all over the world.
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Capital
Budapest
Population
9.6 million
Area
93,030 km2
Form of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Memberships
EU, Schengen, NATO
Passport
visa-free access to 185 countries around the world
Climate
Continental (hot summers, mild spring and fall, winter not too cold)
Time zone
Central European Time (GMT+1)