Explore Hungary

Location:
Hungary

Currency:
forint (HUF)

Communications:
The telephone code for Hungary: + 36

About:
Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I.

The country fell under Communist rule following World War II.

In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow.

Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.

Hungary, landlocked in eastern Europe, is bordered by seven countrys and divided in half by the Danube River.

Recently a free-market economy has emerged; Hungary joined NATO in 1999, and will join the European Union (EU), in 2004.

The country's crown jewel is the dazzling capital city of Budapest, known for its architectural style, amazingly diverse restaurants, Gypsy music and friendly people.