Interesting Facts about Hungary

Hungary Interesting Facts

Hungary, officially the Hungarian People's Republic, is a country in Europe. Here are some interesting facts about Hungary:

Clinking beer glasses in Hungary is considered indecent.

Hungarian is a unique language in Europe. It is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn.

Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe.

Hungary still has cowboys. They are called "Csikos".

Budapest has the highest number of thermal springs in the world.

You can’t name your child unless it is approved by the government.

One of the famous inventions of Hungary is the Rubik's Cube.

The largest lake in Europe is located in Hungary.

Hungary is a home for the world's first official wine region.

The national sport of Hungary is a water polo.

The national dish of Hungary is gulyas.

Hungary is one of the Central Europe's landlocked countries.

The third largest parliament building in the wolrd is located in Budapest.

Using the last name is common in Hungary.

Budapest has the second oldest underground in the world.

The second largest synagogue in the world is located in Budapest.

The Hungarians say that Palinka cures all pains. This beverage is a traditional fruit brandy with Hungarian origins made from fruits such as apricot, plum and apple.

The magic number in Hungary is 96.

Paprika is Hungary’s most popular spice and a symbol of its cuisine. There are more than 40 varieties of paprika grown in Hungary.

Hungary has won more than 465 Olympic medals.

Hungary shares land borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, and Serbia.