Hungary is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Budapest, with a population of approximately 9.7M and a total area of 93,028 km². The official language is Hungarian and the currency is the Forint (HUF).
Hungary covers an area of 93,028 km² with a population density of 104/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $200B ($20,600 per capita) and gained independence in 895. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Hungary has produced more Nobel Prize laureates per capita than almost any country in the world. It is also the birthplace of the Rubik's Cube — invented by Ernő Rubik in 1974 — which remains the world's best-selling puzzle toy with over 400 million sold.
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One of the world's most beautiful parliament buildings, glittering on the banks of the Danube
A UNESCO hilltop royal palace complex overlooking the Danube with panoramic city views
Europe's largest thermal bath complex — a Neo-Baroque palace of steaming outdoor pools
UNESCO Europe's largest natural grassland — a 'puszta' steppe roamed by Hungarian grey cattle
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
The official language(s) of Hungary are Hungarian.
The population of Hungary is approximately 9.7M.
Hungary uses the Forint (HUF).
Hungary is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.
Hungary has a GDP of $200B, with a GDP per capita of $20,600.
The best time to visit Hungary is April–October. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, hot summers.
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