Hungary
Hungary, officially known as the Republic of Hungary, is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. Here’s an overview covering various aspects of Hungary.
Geography:
- Hungary is bordered by Austria to the west, Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, and Slovenia to the west.
- The country’s terrain is mostly flat with low mountains in the north and west, including the Transdanubian Mountains and the Bükk Mountains.
- The Danube River, one of Europe’s major waterways, flows through Hungary, dividing the country into two roughly equal halves.
History:
- Hungary has a rich and complex history dating back over a thousand years.
- The Kingdom of Hungary was established in the year 1000 AD and became a significant power in Central Europe under the Árpád dynasty.
- Hungary was later part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until its dissolution after World War I.
- The country went through periods of turmoil, including occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II and communist rule under the Soviet Union following the war.
- Hungary transitioned to a democratic republic in 1989 and joined the European Union in 2004.