Welcome to Hungary 🇭🇺 — a remarkable landlocked destination in Central Europe. Its official name is Hungary, and today around 9.6 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 93,028 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Hungary: key statistics, an introduction to Budapest, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Hungary
Hungary lies in Central Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 93,028 square kilometres, it ranks 111th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Hungary has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
Budapest serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Hungary has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Hungary is home to approximately 9.6 million residents — the 97th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Hungarians.
The main language spoken here is Hungarian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Hungary rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, symbol Ft). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Hungary is +36. Websites from the country typically use the .hu internet domain.
If Hungary came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Budapest) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Hungary shares borders with 7 countries:
Fun facts about Hungary
- Hungary's flag emoji is 🇭🇺 — its two-letter country code is HU and its three-letter code is HUN.
- Hungary covers 93,028 km², ranking 111th in the world by area.
- With about 9.6 million people, Hungary holds the 97th spot in the world population ranking.
- Hungary is a member state of the United Nations.
- Hungary is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Hungary — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Hungary?
- The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
- What is the population of Hungary?
- Hungary has a population of approximately 9,562,065 people, ranking 97th in the world.
- Where is Hungary located?
- Hungary is located in Central Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Hungary?
- The main language spoken in Hungary is Hungarian.
- What currency is used in Hungary?
- Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF).
