Hungary is a landlocked developed country located in Central Europe, bordering Romania and Ukraine in the east, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia in the south, Austria in the west, and Slovakia in the north, with a total border length of 2246 kilometers. As of January 2017, the country's total population is 9.798 million. The capital is Budapest and the official language is Hungarian. It joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. In January 2012, the Republic of Hungary adopted a new constitution and renamed the country Hungary.
The whole territory of Hungary is dominated by plains, 80% of the country is less than 200 meters above sea level, belonging to the middle danube plain. East of the Danube, the Hungarian Great Plain covers an area of about 50,000 square kilometers, as well as a small plain in the northwest, most of which is 100-150 meters above sea level. Less than one-fifth of the mountainous area, part of the Carpathian Mountains in the north, is 300-1000 meters above sea level. Kekesh Peak in the northern mountains is the highest point in the country, with an altitude of 1015 meters. The Outer Danube Mountains in the west are the remnants of the Alps, generally 300-500 meters above sea level, and the highest peak of Krish, at an altitude of 704 meters.
The hungarian economic goal is to establish a market economy based on private ownership. The economic transition has been smooth, privatization has been basically completed, and the market economic system has been established. Currently, the output of the private economy is about 86 per cent of GDP. Hungary attaches importance to raising and improving the standard of living of the population by increasing pensions, family allowances, maternity and child-rearing benefits, etc. In addition, preferential subsidies are provided in the areas of medical care, education, culture, sports and tourism.
Hungary has a long history and deep culture, and the famous Danube River flows into Hungary from the south of Slovakia, dividing Hungary into two parts: east and west. Hungary's natural beauty and unique cultural atmosphere attract a large number of tourists every year. Tourism is relatively developed. In 2019, the foreign exchange income of tourism was 2310.11 billion HUF. It received 61.397 million foreign tourists throughout the year. In 2018, there were 405 three-star hotels or above in the country, with a total of more than 80,000 beds, including 9 five-star hotels and 229 four-star hotels. Main tourist attractions: Budapest, Lake Balaton, Danube Bay, Materau Mountain.
Matthias Church
Located along the Danube River in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with a history of 700 years, it has in many ways become a witness to Hungarian history, but often a sign of tragic history. The exterior is a neo-Gothic church, which contains a variety of colors such as Hungarian folklore, Art Nouveau and Turkish design, especially the white minarets and colorful roofs on the side, which add a little fun and vividness to the whole church, and the stained glass and frescoes inside the church are not to be missed. The coronation ceremonies of successive Hungarian kings have been held here, so it is also known as the "coronation church".
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
It is a colorful movement on the Danube, built in 1839 and officially completed in 1849. Looking around, the bridgeheads on both sides of the river are two tall and majestic stone triumphal arches, with exquisite arches, cascading edges, and a stable base, showing the kingship of classical Europe. On each side of the bridge stands a huge stone lion, like a patron saint guarding the bridge day and night. It is also a place where many couples witness their love, if you like photography, you must not miss the night view here.
Buda Palace
Built in the 13th century by the "Arubado Dynasty" on the right bank of the Danube, it fell into disrepair during the Turkish occupation of Buda; Partial reconstruction began in the 18th century, and from the mid-19th century onwards, it was restored and expanded to become a neo-Baroque building. It was later destroyed during world war II, and after the war, a special revival committee was set up to rebuild the Buda Royal Palace.
Fisherman's Bastion
It is a neo-Roman style castle built on an ancient fortress in the early 20th century. The name is derived from the fact that in the 19th century, in order to protect the city, the danube river area where the royal city is located was guarded by fishermen, so it was named after the fisherman's castle. The cloister offers a beautiful view of the landscape. Part of the castle is used as a restaurant.
Opera House
In the city of Pest on the east bank of the Danube River, the opera house is a typical representative of the modern "monuments" that have been destroyed several times in many wars and restored after the war. In 1833, when this magnificent building was completed, 2600 candles shone brightly on the entire hall under the reflection of 160 mirrors.
Eger
It is a heroic old city in northern Hungary, located 130 km northeast of Budapest on the Eger River. The pre-Baroque architecture gives the city a laid-back Mediterranean style. It is home to the famous "Bull's Blood" wine, flanked by some of the most beautiful scenic spots in the northern Highlands of Hungary. In the 11th century, the first Hungarian king, István I, established a diocese here.