Hungary 🇭🇺

Hungary 🇭🇺: capital Budapest, population 9.7 million, located in Europe. Currency: Hungarian Forint (Ft). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!

Quick Facts

• Capital: Budapest
• Population: 9.7 million
• Continent: Europe
• Language: Hungarian
• Currency: Hungarian Forint (Ft)

Geography at a Glance

• Official name: Hungary
• Area: 93,028 km² (35,918 sq mi)
• Region: Central Europe
• Landlocked
• People: Hungarian
• Internet domain: .hu

Fun Facts About Hungary

• Its capital is actually two cities — Buda and Pest — divided by a river.
• Invented the Rubik's Cube, one of the best-selling toys ever.
• Has the largest thermal water cave system in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hungary known for?

Hungary is known for several things — Its capital is actually two cities — Buda and Pest — divided by a river; Invented the Rubik's Cube, one of the best-selling toys ever; Has the largest thermal water cave system in the world.

How big is Hungary?

Hungary covers about 93,028 square kilometers (35,918 square miles), in the Central Europe region.

Is Hungary landlocked?

Yes. Hungary is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 7 neighboring countries.

What are people from Hungary called?

People from Hungary are called Hungarian.

What is the capital of Hungary?

The capital of Hungary is Budapest.

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• Italy
• Sweden
• Poland

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