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The Republic of Hungary

The population of Hungary is made up of the following:

Hungarian: 98.2%
Other: 1.8%

Area: 35,920 sq. miles
Population: 10,032,375

Capital City: Budapest
Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
Currency: Forint

What does the flag represent?
The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white and green.

In this flag, the red represents strength, the white symbolizes faithfulness, and the green represents hope. This flag was first used during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

Flag of Hungary

white eagle
Animals of Hungary
Crane
Otter
Buzzard
White Tailed Eagle
Weasel
Bullfinch

Languages spoken in Hungary:
Hungarian is the official language of Hungary.

Here are some common Hungarian words:

Hello Szia
Goodbye Viszlat
Yes Igen
No Nem
Milk Tej
Water Viz