Hungary
Hungary
People: Hungarian
Hungary's capital Budapest straddles the Danube and holds more thermal springs than any other capital city in the world. Hungary is located in Central Europe and has a population of around 9.5 million. Its capital city is Budapest, and the most widely spoken official language is Hungarian. Hungary is landlocked, sharing borders with 7 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Hungary is the 97th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.12% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 108th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 103 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Hungary — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Budapest |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Population | 9,539,502 |
| Area | 93,028 km² |
| Currency | Hungarian forint (HUF) Ft |
| Official Language | Hungarian |
| Dialling Code | +36 |
| Internet TLD | .hu |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | HU / HUN |
| Borders | Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hungary
What is the capital and currency of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest and the currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), symbol Ft.
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF, symbol: Ft).
What language do they speak in Hungary?
The official language of Hungary is Hungarian.
What is the dialling code for Hungary?
The international dialling code for Hungary is +36.
What side of the road does Hungary drive on?
Hungary drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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