Magyarország
Hungary
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
Hungarian goulash soup and careful food claims
A lesson about a named entry in the Hungarikum Collection.
Music & Arts
Traditional Arts
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.