Introduction: Hungary is situated in Central Europe, sharing borders with the Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Austria and Slovenia. There are several ranges of hills, chiefly in the north and west.

Official Name: Republic of Hungary
Area: 93,033 Sq Km (35,920 Sq Mi)
Population:10,045,000
Continent: Europe
Density per square mile: 280
Capital City: Budapest
Religions: 64% Roman Catholic, 23% Protestant, 1% Jews

Language: Hungarian, (Magyar).
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Member of EU: No

Currency: Forint
GDP: $134.7 billion
GDP Per Head: $13,300

Natural Resources: bauxite, coal, natural gas, fertile soils
Land Use: Arable Land 52%
Agriculture: Corn, wheat, sunflower seed, potatoes, sugarbeet, livestock including pigs, cattle, poultry & dairy products.
Industry: Mining, metallurgy, construction materials, processed foods, textiles, chemicals (especially pharmaceuticals) & motor vehicles.

Tourism: Tourists generally start their journey in Budapest a city of two parts Buda and Pest. Buda is the older, more graceful, part with cobbled streets and medieval buildings, Pest is the commercial centre. The capital is a lively city with museums showing the immence history of this Country. Venture out and you will come across plains, resort-lined lakes, Baroque towns, and rustic villages. Hungary's other attractions include sampling its quality wines, 'taking the waters' in a relaxing thermal spa, or bird-watching in some of the best spots in Europe.

Natural Hazards: None
Health Risks: Visitors to forested areas during the summer months should seek advice about immunisation against tick-borne encephalitis.

Climate: Hungary has a continental climate. Spring and early summer are the wettest seasons with rainfall often occurring in heavy downpours. Winters are cold with snow cover lasting for long periods of around 30 to 40 days while the Danube River is also frozen over for long periods. Average annual rainfall is 25 inches while average annual temperature ranges in Budapest are from -4 to 1 degrees Celsius in January to 16 to 28 degrees Celsius in July.

Time: GMT/UTC + 1 hour (winter); + 2 hours (summer)
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National Days: Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August

Visas: British nationals may visit Hungary for up to six months without a visa. Nationals of Australia require visas, which are valid for between 30 and 90 days

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