Hungary, officially known as the Republic of Hungary, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It spans an area of 93,030 square kilometers and has a population of about 9.7 million people. The capital and largest city is Budapest.
Hungary is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest, and Austria to the west. The landscape of Hungary is mostly flat with low hills to the northwest, and the country features the Great Hungarian Plain, one of the largest flat areas in Central Europe.
The history of Hungary dates back to the late 9th century when the Magyars, a Finno-Ugric people, settled in the Carpathian Basin. The first Hungarian king, Stephen I, was crowned in 1000 AD, marking the establishment of the Kingdom of Hungary. Over the centuries, Hungary experienced various forms of governance including:
Hungarian culture is rich in tradition, with influences from its Turkic and Finno-Ugric origins. Here are some cultural highlights:
Hungary has a mixed economy with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and agriculture. Key industries include:
Hungary is a parliamentary republic with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The current political landscape has been dominated by the Fidesz party, led by Viktor Orbán.