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Hungary is a landlocked country in the Central Europe, its capital is Budapest. After World War II it became a communist country partly occupied by Soviet Army. This ended in 1989, when the Third Hungarian Republic was established. Administratively it is divided into 19 counties and the independent city Budapest. Most of the country is flat and with low altitude; the highest point is Kékes (1014 m). Hungary joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.

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Hungary has a colorful and varied culture, due to mix of its people, the Magyars;

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Full name:

Republic of Hungary

Capital city:

Budapest

Area:

93,030 sq km

Population:

9,956,108

Major languages:

Hungarian

Major religions:

Roman Catholic, Calvinist

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Top Places - Hungary

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1
 Lake Balaton 10 10  
2
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 Aggtelek Caves 0 0  
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 Budapest 0 0  
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5
 Fishing in the Tisza River 0 0  

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Aggtelek Caves (click for more information)
One of the largest carst region in Europe lies on the border with Slovakia. Due to its special tropical and glacial effects, it is possible to study the Earth’s history over 10 millions years ago there. Since 1979 in is a biospheric reservation.
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Budapest (click for more information)
It is also called The Pearl on the Danube. It is the only capital, which serves also as the healing resort. There are Roman, Turkish and Belle Époque monuments located next to each other. There are also many cafés and restaurants with great dishes and gipsy music.
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Danube – Drava River National Park (click for more information)
The area follows two rivers – Danube and Drava. There are wetlands and marches with rare species of plants and animals, including many species of butterflies, dragonflies, sea eagles and fish.
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Debrecen Town (click for more information)
The second largest town in Hungary is a place of many cultural and historical events. It was a seat of the reformed Calvinist church and in 1849 the Hapsburg deposal took place there. Every year it offers the Summer University, Flower Carnival or the Jazz Festival.
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Hortobágy Puszta (click for more information)
One of the largest European grass steppes is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. There are horses, grey cows, sheep and buffalos grazing. Town Hortobágy offers museum of the life in puszta.
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Lake Balaton (click for more information)
The largest lake in Central Europe is sometimes called the Hungarian Sea. It offers many activities like fishing and water skiing, but mainly the bath in 25°C hot water is a pleasure. Balatonfüred is a famous spa, located on the northern shore of Balaton.
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Lake Hévíz (click for more information)
The largest thermal lake in the world offers first quality spa that operate all year long. Water source in the lake is very strong, the whole lake content changes every 28 hours. Water movement together with high content of minerals has a strong healing effect.
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Old Village of Hollókö (click for more information)
The rural village built in 18th and 19th century is an example of rural life before the agricultural revolution in the 20th century. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The village with 59 houses and the white church did not change for last 200 years.
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Tokay – Hegyalja Wine Region (click for more information)
The wine growing region on the slopes of Tokay Mountains belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a home to the famous Tokay wine and there is also an exhibition about the wine production.
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Vértes Mountain Range (click for more information)
It is not very high, but there are precious species of colorful plants on the rocky steppes. Our ancestor, Homo erectus lived at the hot springs of Vértesszölös half million years ago. His footsteps were found in the mud of the hot spring.
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Why to visit Hungary


Hungary is a landlocked country in the Central Europe, its capital is Budapest. After World War II it became a communist country partly occupied by Soviet Army. This ended in 1989, when the Third Hungarian Republic was established. Administratively it is divided into 19 counties and the independent city Budapest. Most of the country is flat and with low altitude; the highest point is Kékes (1014 m). Hungary joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.

The Culture

Hungary has a colorful and varied culture, due to mix of its people, the Magyars; majority of them are the Magyars but there live also Roma, Slovak, German, Serb, Croat and Romania minorities. The country has rich traditions in classical music. Franz Liszt, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly were all born in Hungary. The music is lively and rhytmical, with the gipsy influence. Hungarian culture is also connected with eating; whole land possesses the czarda – typical country tavern with delicious dishes, gipsy musicians and the czardas dancers.

The Cuisine and the Wine

Approximately half of the country lies in the Carpathian Basin, which is hot and fertile. Hungary has a long tradition of wine growing. The most famous wine is the Tokay, the most noble variety is Aszu. Hungary is also famous for its typical cuisine, which is quite spicy, based mainly on pepper. Goulash is the most popular dish, but also paparikáscsirke, chicken with cream pepper sauce comes from Hungary. Hungary cafés also offer great espresso and delicious sweets.

The Spas

Hungary is home to Lake Balaton – the largest lake in Central Europe. Also the largest thermal lake Hévíz with the famous Hévíz Spa is located not far from Balaton. Whole country possesses may hot springs, upon which the spas are built. The springs are known from the times of Roman Empire. It is said, that if you dig a stick in Hungarian ground, with a bit of luck you will find a thermal spring. There are also many monuments connected with spas – Celtic Ak – Ink (Rich Water) settlement, Roman spa in military camp Aquincum near Budapest or the oriental spas from the times of Turkish rule.

Something else to see

Apart from many spas there are also natural sites worth seeing in Hungary. The mountains are not very high, but there are unique areas covered by grasslands and steppes. The thermal springs are also connected with caves and underground rivers. Hungary is hot and spicy as the pepper, which is produced there. Its music and dances are vital, the dishes, deserts and coffee are delicious and the great wine confuses one’s head and heart, as well as the czardas dancers and gipsy musicians.

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