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Hungary

Hungary

Hungary is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Budapest, home to roughly 9,775,564 people across 93,028 km² of land.

Where is Hungary?

Hungary is in Central Europe, Europe, bordering Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Budapest
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Central Europe
Population
9,775,564
Land area
93,028 km²
ISO codes
HU / HUN
Languages
Hungarian
Coastline
Landlocked
Currency
Hungarian forint (HUF)
Calling code
+36
Internet domain
.hu

How Hungary compares

Hungary ranks 91st of 194 countries on this site by population and 108th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 16th of 45 by population and 17th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 7 other countries.

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Flag of Hungary: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Hungary flag breaks down as 33.4% green, 33.3% red and 33.3% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. Hungarian is a Finno-Ugric language surrounded by Slavic and Germanic tongues, making it famously distinct.
  2. Ernő Rubik invented his twisty cube in Budapest in 1974; it went on to become the world's best-selling puzzle.
  3. Thermal bath culture runs deep, with Ottoman-era domed baths still steaming in cities and towns.
  4. Paprika and goulash are so essential that Hungarian cuisine is often defined by spice and stew pots.
  5. Horsemen on the Great Plain still showcase lasso skills and archery at traditional puszta shows.

Bordering countries

Hungary: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What continent is Hungary in?
Hungary is in Europe, specifically the Central Europe subregion.
What is the population of Hungary?
Hungary has a population of roughly 9,775,564 people, across a land area of 93,028 km².
What language is spoken in Hungary?
The main language of Hungary is Hungarian.
Which countries border Hungary?
Hungary shares a land border with 7 countries: Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Practice with geography games

Studying Hungary is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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