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1 Magyarország The Hungarian Republic
Hungary is a small country ,situated in the Carpathian Basin in heart of Europe. The area of the country is about square kilometres. The population totals more than 10 million people. Our firts king Stephen was crowned in During his reign the Hungarian people settled finally and it took decades till they were converted to Christianity.

2 Budapest The capital-city of Hungary is Budapest. It is situated on both sides of the Danube river. This situation is admired both by natives and foreigners. Compared to a number of capitals anywhere in the world , Budapest nicknamed the „Pearl of the Danube” and especially the hills are surrounding the city of extreme beauty because its wonderful view and „avenue” in Pest the UNESCO assigned the city to a World – Heritage grade. Budapest has got a lot of hot springs which gives the city character of a spa. It has a population of more than 2 million inhabitants.

3 The Square of Heroes One of the most famous place is the Square of Heroes. There can be find our kings’and all of our important historical persons’ monuments.

4 The House of Parliament
The great majority of its touristic sights can be found alongside the Danube river . The most impressive building is of the Houses of Parliament. A lot of tourist visit these place every year.

5 Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is both Hungary and Central Europe’s largest fresh – water lake as such one of country’s most precious natural resources. Its water – surface covers an area of 590 km2. Before 1989 it was the main meeting point of the West – and East Germany’s inhabitant. That time they couldn’t visit each other in their own countries. These times were Balaton’s golden age.

6 Lake Balaton 2. Nowadays it’s a loved resort for so many e.g.
- families with little children - yachtmen and for those who love lakeside - people who like the competition of swimming accross this lake - people who like the clean and natural bath - tourists who like light wine

7 Hortobágy Hungary is not quite flat, although most of the Hungarian territory is lowland. The Great Hungarian plain is situated in the middle of the country. „Hortobágy” is part of the Great Hungarian Plain. It’s Europe’s largest steppe where Hungary’s first National Park lies. In 1827 a stone-bridge was built on the Hortobágy river which got the name of „nineholes bridge” It is a popular place for foreign tourists.

8 Hortobágy 2. A distinct and famous Hungarian breed the so-called Grey-Cow has also been bred and developed there from time immemorial. Hortobágy is the ancient home of these animals

9 Our Spas/Thermal Baths
According to an old saying if anyone drills a well in Hungary, he sooner or later will find thermal-water in it. Geologist also claim that 80% per cent of Hungary’s territory contains thermal water underneath. /This ranks Hungary to 2nd place after Island./ Due to these natural resources health-tourism is also worth mentioning based on great traditions in Hungary. Nowaday it is the fastest developing branch of tourism both for foreigners and Hungarian people.

10 Our Spas/Thermal Baths 2.
The most important spas can be found at: Hévíz, Hajdúszoboszló,Zalakaros, Sárvár. The healing water of hundreds of thermal springs help thousands in recovering their health. Hungary is very proud of the fact that 8 different spots have been shortlisted as protected areas.


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