Terrain
Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border
Climate
Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers
People
Nationality: Hungarian(s)
Population: 9,939,470 (July 2013 est.)
Languages: Hungarian 93.6%, other or unspecified 6.4% (2001 census)
Religions
Roman Catholic 51.9%, Calvinist 15.9%, Lutheran 3%, Greek Catholic 2.6%, other Christian 1%, other or unspecified 11.1%, unaffiliated 14.5% (2001 census)
Economy
Hungary has made the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy, with a per capita income nearly two-thirds that of the EU-27 average. The private sector accounts for more than 80% of GDP. Foreign ownership of and investment in Hungarian firms are widespread, with cumulative foreign direct investment worth more than $70 billion.
Living Conditions
After World War II (1939–45), a severe housing shortage developed in Hungary as workers flocked to the cities from rural villages. Most existing apartments had only one room and a kitchen area. Many had been damaged in the war. Those who had to depend on government-funded housing were placed on long waiting lists. There is still a shortage of adequate housing in urban areas.
Government
Parliamentary democracy
US Military Presence/Support
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (1:07)