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Hungary is a heart-stealer; it will lure you back again and again to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its birdlife and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language. It has all the luxury of western Europe with a Magyar twist and at half the cost.
Its graceful capital Budapest has a lively arts, cafe and music scene, and is host to a range of cultural and sporting festivals. In the countryside you'll find majestic plains, resort-lined lakes, Baroque towns, horse markets and rustic villages.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Hungary
Population
10,083,000
Currency
Name: Forint
Code: HUF
Symbol: Ft
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Hungarian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+36
Weights & Measures
Metric
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