Hungary is a beautiful landlocked EU country situated in the Carpathian Basin, in the heart of Europe having a lot to offer. Despite being rather small, its beneficial Central European position makes Hungary an appealing destination to live, work or study.
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Read the most important basic facts about the country!
EU accession: 1st May 2004
State form: Parliamentary republic
Capital: Budapest
Population: 9,944,000
Currency: Forint (HUF)
Money: ATMs are common, Euros sometimes accepted
Official language: Hungarian
Country Code: 36
Emergencies: 104
Driving: On the right
Electricity: 200v/50 cycles; electrical plugs have two round prongs
Time: Central European Time (GMT+1), six hours ahead of New York
Documents: Up to 90 days with valid passport; Schengen rules apply