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Hungary is a delightful country combining the best of Eastern European culture and architecture with Western luxury. Indeed, its capital is often called the "Paris of Eastern Europe". This culture is best showcased at the Budapest Spring Festival in March, and at Busójárás, the nation"s top carnival. Ethnic groups who have settled here over the centuries have been able to maintain their traditions and enrich and enhance the Hungarian culture too. This is seen especially in the culinary traditions and the varying architectural and artistic styles. Hungarian folk culture is among the most artistic in Europe, with embroidery, pottery, ceiling and wall painting, wood or bone carvings and traditional music all remaining popular. Hungary is situated in a basin between the Carpathian mountains, where the earth"s crust is particularly thin, and it is this phenomenon that allows thermal waters to rise. There are more than 1000 hot springs, and wherever you go in the country you will find a place to enjoy these healing waters. Hungary has long been a progressive country, even under communism, and they has become fully integrated with Europe since 2004.
General Information Capital: Budapest Area: 93,030 km (35,919 sq miles).2 Population: 10,031,208 (January 1, 2009). Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are used. IDD: +36 Emergency number: 07 Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)
Language Language: 94% Hungarian (official). Other.
Government Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Religion Religion: 52% Roman Catholic , 16% Calvinist , 3% Lutheran and religious denominations
Health Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Tetanus.
Currency Currency: Forint (HUF) 1.00 = 100 Fillers
Exchange Rate Exchange Rate:
Business Hours Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00-14.00
Alcohol Limit Alcohol Limit: 0,0 ‰
Speed Limit Speed Limit: Cities: 50 km/h , Outside cities: 80 km/h , Carriageways: 100 km/h , Motorways: 120 km/h
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Driving on dipped head-lights during the day and wearing seat belts is compulsory.
Driving License Driving License: Pink format EU licences are accepted but an International Driving Permit is required if an EU licence is not held.
National Holidays National holidays: Jan 1 Mar 15 May 1 Aug 20 Oct 23 Dec 25 Dec 26
Climate Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers
Temperatures Temperatures: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec A -1 1 6 12 17 20 22 21 17 11 6 2 P 37 44 38 45 72 69 56 47 33 57 70 46 S 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 9 7 5 2 1 A=Aver. Daily Temp. (°C)
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800 / 3G 2100
GPS GPS: 47 26 N, 19 15 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 07.00-19.00 Sat: 07.00-14.00
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