Magyarország

Hungary

Budapest 9.7M Europe

About Hungary

Hungary is a Central European country. Budapest is its capital, and Hungarian is its official EU language. This guide uses six dated records to study a named soup, a Budapest World Heritage property, the Busó festivities at Mohács, country facts, a World Bank indicator, and the Dance House method.

Quick Facts

Capital

Budapest

Population

9,660,351

Region

Europe · Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Did You Know?

The Hungarikum Collection includes Hungarian goulash soup.

UNESCO first inscribed the Budapest World Heritage property in 1987.

UNESCO recorded the Dance House method in 2011.

Famous Landmarks

Budapest and a World Heritage property

A lesson based on UNESCO’s Budapest World Heritage record.

Cuisine

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Hungarian goulash soup and careful food claims

A lesson about a named entry in the Hungarikum Collection.

Music & Arts

Traditional Arts

The Dance House method

Events & Festivals

Busó festivities at Mohács

A lesson about UNESCO’s 2009 record for the Busó festivities.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

Jó napot

yoh NAH-pot

Hello

Köszönöm

KUR-sur-num

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

Budapest, Hungarian, and personal choice

A lesson about country facts from the European Union profile.

Etiquette Tips

Hungarian has official status in Hungary. A greeting and a short question can help in a new conversation. Ask which language a person prefers instead of assuming what they speak.

Economy

Reading Hungary’s GDP indicator

A data-literacy lesson using the World Bank GDP indicator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Budapest is Hungary’s capital.
Hungarian is Hungary’s official EU language.
UNESCO inscribed the Busó festivities at Mohács in 2009.