Interesting Facts about Hungary

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12 curious facts about Hungary.

• Hungary had the world's worst inflation rate set in June 1946.
• Almost 5 million Hungarians live outside Hungary. Over 160,000 Hungarians have made Canada their home. Well-known Hungarian-Canadians include John Polanyi, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in chemistry; Peter Munk, head of the construction and development firm Trizec; and Dora Pedery-Hunt, sculptor and member of the Order of Canada.
• During the 15th century reign of Matthias Corvinus, Buda became a great centre for learning. The splendour of the Hungarian court was renowned throughout Europe.
• Hot springs in Hungary are used for central heating in homes and for agriculture and industry.