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HU Flag  Hungary —  (hung´gə rē)
About The People

Did You Know... Hungary had the world's worst inflation rate set in June 1946.  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Breakfast may be a light meal, with only rolls and a drink, or may be heart  »» More

In Their Language... Adults commonly greet each other with a firm handshake. A man usually   »» More

Fashion... Clothing styles in urban areas generally follow those in Western Europe. Co  »» More

Socializing... During the Communist era, Hungary was considered one of the most prosperous  »» More

Family... The average Hungarian family has three people (father, mother and a child).  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport, water polo is also popular. Many cit  »» More

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Hungary History

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Refugee writing a letter, Esztergom, 1916

THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC emerged in 1949 after the Hungarian Workers’ Party eliminated its rivals and assumed control of the state. Soviet control of Eastern Europe after World  »» More

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Capital Cities... Budapest  »» History of Budapest
Population: 9,880,059
GDP: $184,900,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 93,030 (sq km) 35,919 (sq mi)
Currency: forint
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