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Hungary — silhouette, capital and facts
Hungary is in Europe and its capital is Budapest. With about 9.7 million people and 93,028 km², it ranks 108th in area and 93rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Hungary, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Budapest
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 9.7 million
- Area
- 93,028 km²
- Language
- Hungarian
- Currency
- Forint
- Flag colors
- red, white, green
Borders
Hungary shares a land border with 7 countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia.
Fun facts about Hungary
- The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor Ernő Rubik.
- Hungarians put the family name before the given name, the reverse of the usual Western order.
- Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, with shallow water that warms up in summer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
Which continent is Hungary in?
Hungary is in Europe.
Which countries border Hungary?
Hungary shares a land border with 7 countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Hungary?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Hungary is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Hungary?
The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor Ernő Rubik. Hungarians put the family name before the given name, the reverse of the usual Western order. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, with shallow water that warms up in summer.
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