History of HungaryHistory of Hungary

Celtic (after c. 450 BC) and Roman (9 BC – c. 430) periodStephen I of Hungary was crowned with a crown sent from Rome by the pope in 1000The Battle of Mohács resulted in Ottoman occupationHabsburg Monarchy Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy World War I, Treaty of Trianon World War II, Communist era (1947–1989) The present form of government is a parliamentary republic (since 1989) In 1999 Hungary joined NATO and in 2004 joined the EU

HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

• January 1 New Year's Day • February Carnival Season• March 8 Women's Day• March 15 1848 Revolution Day• April Easter Monday• First Sunday in May Mother's Day • May 1 Labor Day • Last Sunday in May Children’s Day• Early June Whit Monday- Pentecost• August 20 St. Stephen's Day• October 23 1956 Uprising Memorial Day• November 1 All Saints' Day • December 24, 25, 26 Christmas

1848 1848 Revolution DayRevolution Day15 15 MarchMarch

St Stephen’s DaySt Stephen’s Day

1956 1956 Uprising Memorial DayUprising Memorial Day

Natural resourcesNatural resources

The largest stalactite cave of Europe ( Aggtelek)

The second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz)

The largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton)

The largest natural grasslands in Europe (Hortobágy)

Well-known Hungarian Well-known Hungarian inventorinventorss

The Rubik's Cube is a 3D mechanical puzzle invented Ernő Rubik. It is the world's best-selling toy.

Albert Szent-Györgyi discovered vitamin C and the components and reactions of the citric acid cycle.

Regions, counties, subregions Regions, counties, subregions and citiesand cities

Administratively, Hungary is divided into 19 counties. The capital is independent.

GeographyGeography

The highest mountains, highest point: the Kékes at 1,014 m/3,327 ft 10 national parks, 145 minor nature reserves and 35 landscape protection areas

Rivers and lakesRivers and lakes

Rivers: Danube (Duna)

Tisza

Dráva

Lakes: Balaton

Hévíz

Lake Tisza

Religious affiliationReligious affiliation

Denominations % of total

Christianity 91,7

Catholicism 65,0

Protestantism 26,0

Orthodox Christianity 0,5

Other Christians 0,2

Judaism 0,1

No religion 8,2

CuisineCuisine

Traditional dishes: - Goulash flavoured with paprika - Fisherman’s soup - Chicken Paprikash - Stew - Sweet and salty dumplings

Desserts: - Dobos Cake - Strudels - Gundel pancake

Wines: - Tokaji Aszú and Egri Bikavér

Spa cultureSpa culture

Land of thermal water.

Advantageous geographical location thermal water can be found with good quality and in great quantities on over 80% of Hungary’s territory.

450 public baths.

BUDAPEST – the capitalBUDAPEST – the capital

The old village of HollókőThe old village of Hollókő and its surroundings and its surroundings

It is an outstanding example of a deliberately preserved traditional settlement

MUSICMUSIC

Kodály Zoltán

The creator of the Kodály Method

Bartók Béla

One of the founders of ethnomusicology

Liszt Ferenc

The greatest pianist of all time

Hungarian paintersHungarian paintersMunkácsy Mihály

Christ before Pilate Ecce Homo Golgota

Szinyei Merse PálLady in violet Picnic in May

Csontváry Kosztka Tivadar

The Lonely Cedar

COME AND VISIT HUNGARY

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