Capital: Budapest Time: +1 GMT Area: 93,030 sq km Population: 10,208,127 (July 1998 estimated) Currency: Forint Form of government: republic; unicameral National Assembly (326 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms) President is elected by the National Assembly for a four-year term; Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly on the recommandation of the president Official languages: Hungarian (98%), Other (2%) Religion: Roman Catholic (68%), Calvinist (20%), Lutheran (5%), Other (7%) National holiday: St. Stephen's Day, 20 August (coronation of King Stephen in 1000 AD)

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Links

General Information About Hungary

WWW.HUNGARY.COM
Prime Minister's Office - site is in English and Hungarian.
USA: Embassy of Hungary in Washington, D.C.
USA: Honorary Consulate of Hungary in Boston
Hungarian Central Statistical Office
Central Europe Online Hungary - quick facts about government, politics, the environment and the people, culture and much more.
Hungarian Convention Bureau - information on Hungary as a convention and incentive destination.
Virtual Hungary
Hungary - a country study

Television and Radion Stations on the Web

Duna Television - broadcast via satellite into many countries. In Hungarian.
TV3

Csaba Rádió - 104 FM (Bekescsaba) - Live Feed
Danubius Radio - 103.3 FM (Budapest) - Live Feed
Info Radio - 90.2 FM (Oroshaza) - Live Feed
Juventus - 102.7 FM (Budapest) - Live Feed
Radio Bridge - 102.1 FM (Budapest) - Live Feed
Radio Budapest (via World Radio Network)
Radio Eger - 101.3 FM (Eger) - Live Feed
Radio Szeged - 93.1 FM (Szeged) - Live Feed
Star Radio - 92.9 FM (Budapest) - Live Feed

Magazines and Newspapers

Hungarian Quarterly, The - English-language journal about Hungarian arts, culture, literature, society and history.
hvg online - weekly Hungarian politics and economics magazine with abstracts of articles in English, plus links to other sources of information on Hungary and the region.
iNteRNeTTo - az elso magyar nyelvu online magazin.

Békés Megyei Nap (Békés State Sun) - First local newspaper in Hungary to appear on the Net.
Hirdetes - published in Budapest. Free ads can be submitted via the Internet.
Budapest Sun - includes news, business-related information, sports and an arts and entertainment section that covers restaurants, and music venues.
Magyar Hírlap - daily newspaper.
Népszabadság

Travel

Accommodation in Budapest

Destination Hungary
Budapest - travel tips compliments of Julie Bradshaw.
Budapest Gayguide - listing of bars, clubs, restaurants, organizations, shops and more.
Budapest Hotel Reservation System - hotel bookings, reservations and rent-a-car service.
Budapest Lodging Directory - complete directory of hotels, bed and breakfasts, rooms, and camping available in Budapest.
Bács-Kiskun County - includes map, museums, accomodations, calendar of events, and more.
Five Walks in Budapest
Globewalker's Guide to Budapest - information on hotels, travel, and sightseeing, including maps.
Guide in Budapest - offers you help and information you need to visit Budapest.
Hungarian National Museum
Metro Subway System of Budapest - list of stations, timetables and maps.
RBIS Welcome in Budapest - entertainment and travel guide full of local information.
Seven Hours In Budapest
Sopron
Tour of Budapest - virtual shopping tour; visit sights and businesses on-line and order.