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River Danube and Parliament Building, Budapest
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| Quick facts about Hungary |
| Country code: HU | | Zone: Europe | | Country local name: Magyarország | | Demonym: Hungarian | | Official languages: Hungarian (Magyar) | | Driving on the right side of the road | | Currency: HUF (Forint) | | Internet TLD: .hu | | Calling code: +36 | | Time zone: CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) | | UE accession: May 1 2004 | | Population: 10.064.000 | | Capital: Budapest | | Biggest city: Budapest |
| Borders: Austria, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Serbia |
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Rich in thermal water springs due to its location in the Carpathian Basin, Hungary has great spa facilities where you can indulge in a wide range of relaxation and well-being treatments.
In Budapest, also known as "Paris of the East", you can enjoy a classy cruise and dinner on the Danube and a great view to the architectural marvels on the side, spectacularly lit by night. For nature buffs, Tihany national park could be the perfect destination, with its surface both unique and fascinating, showing the remnants of volcanic activities in ancient times. Next to this green paradise you will find Balaton, the largest lake of Central Europe, with its soft sands and great accommodations facilities.
Every summer, Sziget Festival gathers young (at heart!) people from all over Europe for a week of excellent live music appealing to all tastes, from hard rock to blues, rave and jazz. And if you're not a big camping fan, the Tokaj Wine Festival can always be a perfect alternative, with its sweet tasting sessions, artisan fairs and open air gastronomic events. |
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