HungaryNorthern Hungary

Border countries and larger towns in Hungary

Key statisticsof Hungary

Capital: BudapestLand area: 93,030 sq km

Population: 10.1 million (2003)GDP per capita: 10.300€

Levels of the new Hungarian statistical area classification system (January 1. 2001)

3135 Townships (villages and towns)NUTS level 5

150 Statistical micro regionsNUTS level 4

19+1 Counties, capitolNUTS level 3

7 Planning and statistical regionsNUTS level 2

1 Whole countryNUTS level 1

Main elements of the new regional structure: • centralization - decentralization • western areas have increasing advantage

towards the eastern and northern counties • historically county based Administration• new idea: the spatial development based on the

micro-regions.

Specific economic activity areas:Chemical industry Electricity Food industry Engineering industry Metal processing and metallurgy Textile industry Plastic Tourism

Northern Hungary:

-structural crisis of heavy industry

- underdeveloped infrastructure

- the activity ratio remains below 50%, while the most recent figures suggest unemployment has fallen slightly, to 8.8%

Northern Hungary- consists of the counties of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves and Nógrád

- settlement network: smaller populations than the national average, with predominantly small villages in some areas

- the third most populous provincial city, Miskolc, is located in this region

- rich in natural resources and minerals → the basis for the traditional heavy industry (but using them not economical)

- now variable industrial structures, but all branches of manufacturing are located

- chemical (2 biggest chemical company)

- electricity

- food industries

-metallurgy and metal processing

-mechanical engineering industries

- underdeveloped transport infrastructure

Northern Hungary

• North Hungary’s share of the country’s gross domestic product is approx. 8-9%.

• 7-8% of foreign capital invested in Hungary migrated to this region. (but it is increasing)

• Characterised by the dominance of SMEs.• Rich in natural attractions: highest mountains of Hungary, wine

districts, natural parks...• Educational/research institutions:

– University of Miskolc (with aprox. 20.000 students)– College-level Department of St. István University, Gyöngyös -

Teachers’ Training College, Eger– College for Finance and Public Accountancy, Salgótarján

• The centres of higher education plays indicator role in the research and technological development of the region. (RegionalInnovation Council)

Towns and culture

The towns dotted about on the gentle slopes and nestling at the feet of the mountains along the northeast border of Hungary bear eloquent witness to the

long centuries of Hungarian history.

Unique Values - World Heritage

While you roam in the mountains of Northern Hungary and ramble in the streets of its villages and towns, you can find many unique treasures. We are

proud of them, we love them and carefully protect them. Moreover, this wonderful region has natural, ethnographical and cultural assets, which have

caught the word's attention, so their protection is the task of all of us.

9 World Heritage in Hungary → 3 in North Hungary: Hollókő, Baradla Cave in Aggtelek, Tokaj-Hegyalja

CastlesVisiting manors and stately homes, a European tradition ever more

popular in Hungary forms a special segment of tourism.

This is much more than a tradition guide - bock: it offers a supposedly full collection of mansion hotels and stately homes to recall their

particular atmosphere to introduce their uniqueness and their services.We try to revive past memories to allow an insight, into history, to give

special experience.

Wine-shoots of the northHungarian wine regains its old luster! Along with the appearance of private domestic and foreign wine-cellars, new players have entered the scene of the Hungarian wine industry, most of them striving to achieve peak quality. Their efforts were crowned with success as early as the middle of the nineties. A number of Hungarian wines received recognition in international wine competitions – and the rising quality is reflected by the growing demand.

Health tourismNorth Hungary is one of the most complex region in Hungary. The

North Hungarian Region is very reach in thermal wather and different baths. People can be find cave, spa, salvus and thermal-spring bath

alike (some could be use in winter on open air!).

Take to the saddle

Northern Hungary is famous for horseback riding. It is no coincidence that the International Horseback Rally of 2000 was held here, in Szilvásvárad, in the home of the Lipizzaner Herd.

The attraction of rowing

Tour the waters of the Tisza, Bodrog, Hernád, Sajó, and Bódva. Beautiful gallery forests, sandy beaches, romantic landscapes, and silently watching anglers watch the boats as they split the glimmering waves.

Adventure on two wheels

Almost all parts of Northern Hungary are ideal for bicycle tourism. The region offers a wide variety of trails and terrain ranging from beginner to expert levels. The Szalajka valley in the Bükk has an information board, complete with a map indicating recommended bicycle trails.(A permit is sometimes required for tours that cut through protected areas.)

Northern

Hungary

Regional Development Agency ofNorth Hungary

• decision-making entity: Regional DevelopmentCouncil

• founded 1999• experience on many projects (Phare: 37.000

million€; hungarian – governmental – projects: 25 million€; Structural Funds: 100 million€)

• 33 young and well educated team • good conections with the public and private

entities all over the region

Varga Lászlóvarga.laszlo@norda.huKalocsai Kornél

kalocsai.kornel@norda.hu

Thank you for your attention!

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