Being a country located in the center of Central Europe, Hungary has the status of “a unitary constitutional republic.” The inhabitants of the country are called Hungarians, and the capital of the country is Budapest, which is also the largest city.
It is a country smaller than its neighbors, covering 93,022 km². Furthermore, Hungary is a landlocked country. Indeed, the current population is 9,797,561 inhabitants. The official language used is Hungarian, and the currency in circulation is the Forint (HUF).
For more than 16 years, the country has been a member of the EU and shortly after joined the Schengen Area in 2007. It is also part of the United Nations, NATO, WTO, World Bank, EU, and the Visegrad Group. The telephone code for Hungary is 36, either 0036 or +36.
What color is the country’s flag?
The Hungarian flag has a single design for the state flag, the merchant ensign, and the state ensign. The flag is a superposition of three colored stripes from bottom to top: green, white, red. The proportions of the flag are 1×2. The colors signify strength, faith, and hope for red, white, and green respectively.
Which countries border Hungary?
The countries bordering Hungary are: Austria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, and Slovakia, and the borders have been as such since the First World War. The total length of Hungary’s borders is 2,009 km, subdivided as follows:
- Hungary – Croatia border: 329 km
- Hungary – Romania border: 115 km
- Hungary – Serbia border: 151 km
- Hungary – Slovakia border: 677 km
- Hungary – Slovenia border: 102 km
- Hungary – Ukraine border: 103 km.
Population of Hungary
The Hungarian population currently stands at 9,648,175 inhabitants as of December 2020 according to United Nations data. This figure represents approximately 0.12% of the global population. According to the list of countries and dependencies by population, Hungary ranks 94th.
The country’s area is 90,530 km², so the population density is 276 inhabitants per km². The life expectancy of a Hungarian at birth is 76.30 years, and the mortality rate (1.03%) is higher than the birth rate (1.16%), indicating a negative growth rate (-0.13%).
More than 70% of Hungarians live in large cities, and the ethnic groups are: Hungarians at 98.3%, Romani at 3.2%, and Germans at 1.8%.
What are the best cities to visit in Hungary?
Budapest
Budapest is not only the capital of the country, but also the most populous and largest city in terms of area. It features architectures representing the neo-contemporary era, modern arts, and classical architecture. Among these buildings are: the parliament building and the Fishermen’s Bastion.
Budapest is also a historic site worth visiting. Among its countless museums is the House of Terror. You can also enjoy thermal baths as the city is nicknamed the thermal capital of Europe.
Eger
An ideal city for strolling, Eger is a complex housing exhibition museums and perched castles. It also includes unique bars and restaurants to taste Hungarian specialties. Take a tour of the wine cellars and cross the valleys of the beautiful women. Eger also has a basilica and hiking trails along with Turkish hot bath pools.
Szeged
This city is located in the southeastern part of Hungary, bordered by the banks of the Tisza. The climate is pleasant and visitors can see parks and take a coffee break during their visit. It is a cultural city as it hosts a university center, and festivals and theaters are often held there. Once in the city, you will also notice the shapes of residences with baroque architecture.
Pecs
Located in the southern part of the country, Pecs is a pleasant and very old city founded 20 centuries ago by the Romans. Pecs is bustling with museums and mosques. The city also has several green heights and orchards, making Pecs a refined local wine producer. It is also a university city, so the atmosphere is lively and the city is always animated.
Debrecen
After the capital, Debrecen is the largest and most populous city. It was also the former capital and is full of religious sites and several museums. The most important attractions in Debrecen are the Golden Church and Saint Anne’s Cathedral. The most popular museum is the Deri Museum, which houses numerous artifacts and works of art. A significant portion of Debrecen’s population is made up of students.
Where are the cities located on the Hungary map
Budapest
On the map of Hungary, Budapest is located between the Danube and the Transdanubian Mountains. Geographic coordinates:
47° 29′ 54″ north, 19° 02′ 27″ east
Eger
On the map of Hungary, Eger is located in the central northern section. Geographic coordinates: 47° 53′ 56″ north, 20° 22′ 29″ east.
Szeged
On the map of Hungary, Szeged is a city located in the southern section, near the Romanian border. Geographic coordinates: 46° 15′ 18″ north, 20° 08′ 42″ east
Pecs
Located in the southern part of the Hungary map, Pecs is part of the Baranya county. Geographic coordinates: 46° 04′ 17″ north, 18° 13′ 59″ east
Debrecen
On the map of Hungary, the city of Debrecen is only 220 km away from Budapest. Geographic coordinates: 47° 32′ 00″ north, 21° 38′ 00″ East
Hungary Climate Map
The climate of Hungary is characterized by a cold winter and a fairly warm summer. The other seasons are marked by mild temperatures but with sudden drops or rises. These characteristics are typical of a temperate continental climate.
The country also experiences precipitation spread throughout the year, although it is less dense. Winter is snowy and sometimes there is frost, especially from May to August. The climate is more or less uniform throughout the country because the altitude differences are very small.
The winter months, which begin at the end of the year, are subject to a foggy sky and morning mists. The season is snowy but the amounts are less significant. However, the country sometimes experiences cold Russian winds that cause the temperature to drop to -20°C.
Sunshine is quite pleasant in summer. The months of June, July, and August are characterized by thunderstorms that occur in the early afternoon. Warm southern winds blow and increase temperatures up to 35°C.
Climatic characteristics in the capital:
The capital shows an average temperature of -1.5°C in winter and in summer the average temperature is 21°C. The annual rainfall is 610 mm, with a minimum of 35 mm and a maximum of 70 mm per month. Winter in Budapest is quite harsh, unlike summer which has maximum sunshine.
Economic Map of Hungary
Ranked among the most performing economies in the world, here are the achievements of the Hungarian economy:
- 10th place in terms of economic complexity and high income.
- 13th place in terms of human development index and low income inequality.
- 57th largest economy in the world according to the IMF.
- 40th in terms of GDP per capita and purchasing power.
The Hungarian economy is mainly based on export and foreign trade since it is landlocked. According to received data, the Hungarian economy is the 35th most performing in terms of export. 79% of this trade is focused on European Union countries. And only 21% for other countries. The tertiary sector is mainly based on agri-food industries, chemical industries, heavy industries as well as ICT.
Here are some economic indicators
- Current currency: Hungarian Forint
- Nominal GDP (billion USD): 150
- GDP in PPP (billion USD): 316
- GDP growth rate: 5.1% in nominal value and -5.0% in PPP.
- GDP per capita 15,372 dollars in nominal value and 32,434 dollars in PPP.
- Unemployment rate among active population: -4.6%
Administrative Subdivisions and Demolinguistic Data
Administrative Subdivisions
The administrative subdivisions of Hungary are respectively: 19 counties also called megyék and 174 districts. Some Mégyei or counties have the status of a city with county rights. Since they are located in an urban area, they are called Urban counties.
Here is the list of Hungarian counties:
Baranya, Bács-Kiskun, Békés, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Budapest, Csongrád-Csanád, Fejér, Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hajdú-Bihar, Heves, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Komárom-Esztergom, Nógrád, Ravageur, Somogy, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Tolna, Vas, Veszprém, Zala
The counties with city status number five, they are: Pest county, Fejér county, Csongrád-Csanád county, Zala county, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county. The names of these cities are: Érd, Dunaújváros, Hódmezővásárhely, Nagykanizsa, and Sopron.
Demolinguistic data
The main language in Hungary is Hungarian as the majority of the people speak it, about 90% of the inhabitants. Although this language was included as a language of instruction in 1997, it was only officially recognized in 2012. Now, all official discourse related to education, politics, economy, and culture must be conducted in Hungarian. However, there are exceptions that are not official. They are called national minorities who can use Hungarian as a 2nd language.
Now let’s talk about dialects
The Hungarian language has many variants depending on the regions. Here are the subdivisions:
- Transdanubian dialect:
- Western dialect
- Central dialect
- Southern dialect
- South dialect (plains and plateaus)
- North dialect (palóc)
- Dialect in Tisza-Kris
- Szekler dialect
- Moldavian dialect
Know that the Transdanubian region is the westernmost part of the country.
