Surface: Hungary has a total area of 93,030 sq km.
Population: Hungary has a total population of around 9,956,108, comprising 51.9% Roman Catholics, 15.9% Calvinists, 3% Lutheranians, 2.6% Greek Catholics, 26.6% others.
System of government: Hungary is a parliamentary republic.
Capital: Budapest with a population of nearly 1,697,343 is the capital.
Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion.
Official Language: Hungarian is the official language.
Government: Hungary is a parliamentary republic.
Climate: It experiences a temperate climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Hungary follows the metric system of measurement and the official unit of 230V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Hungary is GMT + 1.
Currency: Forint (1€ = 253.85 HUF)
Travel documents required: People from Australia, Canada, Venezuela, New Zealand, the US, and the members of European Union do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days; others need a visa.
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Hungary became a member of the European Union in 2004, and since it has showed consistent economic growth. Wheat, corn, sunflower seeds are some of its important agricultural products while mining, textiles, food processing are a few of its major industries.
The average daily expense for a tourist is anywhere between 5000 HUF and 8000 HUF; a lunch costs around 1000 HUF while living in hostels is around 4000 HUF. Bus and train are the most convenient way to see the country. |
