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	1Up Travel : Hungary Geography and Facts
		Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed in World War I. After World War II Hungary became part of Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe, and its government and economy were refashioned on the communist model.
		Hungary's modern borders were first established after World War I when, by the terms of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, it lost more than two-thirds of what had formerly been the Kingdom of Hungary and 58.5 percent of its population.
		Hungary has three major geographic regions: the Great Plain (Nagy Alfold), lying east of the Danube River; the Transdanube, a hilly region lying west of the Danube and extending to the foothills of the Alps; and the Northern Hills, which is Austrian a mountainous and hilly country beyond the northern boundary of the Great Plain.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/hungary.html (1660 words)

	Hungary
		Tradition holds that Hungary was founded by Árpád[?], who led the Magyars into the Pannonian plains in the 9th century.
		The kingdom of Hungary was established in 1000 by Saint-King Stephen the Great, whose independence ended when it came under Austrian and Ottoman control in the 16th century, with Austria conquering all of Hungary by the end of the 17th century.
		Hungary declared its full independence on October 31, 1918, though it lost most of its former territory and population to neighbouring nations.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/hu/Hungary.html (756 words)

	Property Frontiers \| Hungary : Geography
		Hungary is bisected by the river Danube and is bordered on all sides by land, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Yugoslavia, Croatia and Slovenia to the south, Austria to the west and Slovakia to the north.
		Hungary 's population is approximately 10 million people, of which some 60% live in towns or cities.
		Hungary is a relatively homogenous country ethnically, with small German, Slovak, Serbo-Croat and Romanian minorities.
	www.propertyfrontiers.com /countries/hungary/geography.html (178 words)

	Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Initially the history of Hungary was in the triangle with Poland and Bohemia with the many liaisons with Popes Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.
		Hungary's landscape consists mostly of the flat rolling plains of the Carpathian Basin with hills and lower mountains to north along the Slovakian border (highest point: the Kékes at 014 m).
		Hungary is divided in two its main waterway the Danube (Duna); other large rivers include the Theiss (Tisza) and Dráva while the western half Lake Balaton a major body of water.
	www.freeglossary.com /Hungary (1241 words)

	Hungary Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
		Hungary borders on Slovakia in the N, on Ukraine in the NE, on Romania in the E, on Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia in the S, and on Austria in the W. The Danube River forms the Slovak-Hungarian border from near Bratislava to near Esztergom, then turns sharply S and bisects the country.
		Hungary was proclaimed a People’s Republic in 1949, after parliamentary elections in which there was only a single slate of candidates.
		The president of Hungary as well as the presidential council are elected by the 368-member legislative body known as the national assembly, whose members are elected directly for four-year terms.
	www.columbiagazetteer.org /public/Hungary.html (2280 words)

	Hungary (11/03)
		Hungary's transition to a Western-style parliamentary democracy was the first and the smoothest among the former Soviet bloc, inspired by a nationalism that long had encouraged Hungarians to control their own destiny.
		Hungary is now one of Europe's fastest-growing and most open economies, deeply integrated into the European economy, and it is expected to join the EU in May 2004.
		For Hungary, this is a history of more than 400 years of domination by great powers -- the Ottomans, the Habsburgs, the Germans during World War II, and the Soviets during the Cold War -- and a geography of regional instability and separation from Hungarian minorities living in neighboring countries.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/h/31999.htm (4143 words)

	Hungary Information, Hungary Geography
		Hungary possesses the largest thermal lake in the world named as the Lake Hévíz (Hévíz Spa), while the second largest lake in the region being Lake Theiss in Carpathian Basin.
		The southeast of Hungary is dependent on a typical weather condition that is quite different to the Mediterranean weather in the North- and West-Hungary.
		Hungary is covered with steppes and frondose woods and several tropical plants in the region.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/hungary-information-geography-and-history.html (1004 words)

	Hungary Overview \| Hungary Tour Guide \| iExplore.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hungary has a complex sense of identity, not generally regarding itself as Balkan or Slavic, but Western.
		Hungary then formed an alliance with Austria and was ruled by a Magyar aristocracy.
		Hungary is situated in Central Europe, sharing borders to the north with the Slovak Republic, to the northeast with Ukraine, to the east with Romania, to the south with Croatia and Serbia and to the west with Austria and Slovenia.
	www.africa.com /dmap/Hungary/Overview (590 words)

	Wikinfo \| Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Initially the history of Hungary was developed in a triangle with that of Poland and Bohemia, with the many liaisons with Popes and Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.
		Hungary was partially demolished with a great loss of life in 1241–1242 by Mongol armies of the Golden Horde.
		The largest religion in Hungary is Catholicism – Roman and Greek – (approx two thirds of the population), with a Calvinist minority (around 20%) and Lutherans (5%).
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Hungary (1594 words)

	AllRefer.com - Hungary : Economy, Hungary (Hungarian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Hungary has long been an agricultural country, but since World War II it has become heavily industrialized.
		Hungary's economy underwent difficult readjustment in the 1990s, as it moved from producing goods chiefly for export to the USSR to developing a market-based economy and finding new trading partners.
		Hungary has been an important producer of bauxite, and deposits of copper, natural gas, coal, oil, and uranium have been exploited as well.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/Hungary-economy.html (428 words)

	Hungary Info
		Hungary is a beautiful little country in Eastern Europe with one of the greatest capital cities in the world, several baroque towns, many small villages, rolling hills and one of the largest lakes in Europe: Balaton.
		Hungary's landscape consists mostly of the flat to rolling plains of the Carpathian Basin, with hills and lower mountains to the north along the Slovakian border (highest point: the Kékes at 3,327 ft; 1,014 m).
		Hungary is divided in two by its main waterway, the Danube (Duna); other large rivers include the Tisza and Drلva, while the western half contains Lake Balaton, a major body of water.
	www.a-1hotels.com /hu/html/hungary_info.html (376 words)

	Geography of Hungary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hungary's modern borders were first established after World War I when, by the terms of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, it lost more than 71% of what had formerly been the Kingdom of Hungary, 58.5% of its population, and 32% of the Hungarians.
		Hungary's westernmost settlement is Felsőszölnök in Vas county, the easternmost is Garbolc in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, the northernmost is Hollóháza in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county and the southernmost is Kásád in Baranya county.
		Hungary, with its plains and hilly regions, is mighty suitable for agriculture.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Hungary (2149 words)

	Cycling tours in historical and beautiful Hungary.
		HUNGARY - Located in East Central Europe between Austria and Romania on either end, this former communist country is one of most rapidly changed and adapted to western lifestyles and business.
		After the conquest of Hungary, which ended in 900, it seemed for a time that the Magyars would not be able to adapt themselves quickly enough to settle in Europe.
		Hungary country code 36 Budapest area code 1 (+7-digit number) International pre-dial 00 + country code + local number Domestic long distance pre-dial 06 + area code + local number Cell-phone numbers are 9-digit, after dialing 06, the first two numbers depend on the telephone company: 20, 30 or 70.
	www.pure-adventures.com /tours/hungaryinfo.htm (978 words)

	Geography of Hungary
		Hungary is one of the few countries in Europe with a geography that is completely landlocked, meaning it has no coast.
		The geography of Hungary is blessed with several rivers of considerable size, the largest of which is the River Danube which runs through the country from the north to the south splitting the capital of Budapest in two.
		Hungary also has a vast number of lakes dotted around the country, the largest of which is Lake Balaton located in the centre west of Hungary.
	www.kwintessential.co.uk /articles/article/Hungary/-Geography-of-Hungary/398 (343 words)

	Hungary Europe - Budapest Pictures, Travel, Economy and Map
		Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II.
		Hungary has made the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy, with a per capita income one-half that of the Big Four European nations.
		Hungary continues to demonstrate strong economic growth and to work toward accession to the European Union in May 2004.
	hungary.europe-countries.com (1272 words)

	History of Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hungary boasts a rich and varied history, one that stands apart from those of its neighboring countries.
		The Soviet victory foreshadowed the onslaught of the communist regime which was to rule Hungary for the next four decades.
		Hopefully, Hungary's experience with the gentler brand of communism that allowed some free enterprise, combined with a willingness to improve upon their situation will bring economic prosperity in the not-so-distant future.
	www.jobmonkey.com /teaching/europe/html/history_of_hungary.html (747 words)

	Geography of Hungary, lakes, caves, rivers, national parks, wine regions
		Hungary is situated in the Carpathian Basin in Middle-Europe.
		50 % of the territory of Hungary is plain.
		Hungary has two main rivers: the Danube (417 km long in Hungary) and the Tisza (598 Km long).
	www.budapest-hotel-guide.hu /en/hungary-information/geography-of-hungary.php (403 words)

	Hungary (04/07)
		Hungary is now one of Europe's fastest-growing and most open economies, deeply integrated into the European economy, a relationship that was enhanced with Hungary’s accession to the European Union on May 1, 2004.
		Hungary's key national security focus since joining NATO in 1999 has been contributing to the stability of the region while integrating its armed forces into NATO's force structure.
		For Hungary, this is a history of more than 400 years of domination by great powers--the Ottomans, the Habsburgs, the Germans during World War II, and the Soviets during the Cold War--and a geography of regional instability and separation from Hungarian minorities living in neighboring countries.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26566.htm (4989 words)

	Hungary country information
		Hungary, first unified in 1001, was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until World War I. Its constitution was put into effect on August 20, 1949, and has been revised three times since then.
		Hungary's president and prime minister are elected by the National Assembly, while popular elections are held for the National Assembly every four years.
		Hungary continues to demonstrate strong economic growth and is a member of the European Union (EU).
	www.elca.org /countrypackets/hungary/desc.html (725 words)

	Hungary Overview \| Hungary Tour Guide \| iExplore.com
		Hungary has a complex sense of identity, not generally regarding itself as Balkan or Slavic, but Western.
		Hungary then formed an alliance with Austria and was ruled by a Magyar aristocracy.
		Hungary is situated in Central Europe, sharing borders to the north with the Slovak Republic, to the northeast with Ukraine, to the east with Romania, to the south with Croatia and Serbia and to the west with Austria and Slovenia.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Hungary/Overview (669 words)

	Hungary: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
		In 1989, Hungary's Communists abandoned their monopoly on power voluntarily, and the constitution was amended in Oct. 1989 to allow for a multiparty state.
		Charles I, king of Hungary - Charles I Charles I, 1288–1342, king of Hungary (1308–42), founder of the Angevin...
		Louis I, king of Hungary - Louis I Louis I or Louis the Great,1326–82, king of Hungary (1342–82) and of Poland...
	www.factmonster.com /ipa/A0107620.html (1043 words)

	Some of World's Brightest Kids Gather in Hungary for Geography Championship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Some of the world's brightest geography students have gathered in Hungary for the National Geographic World Championship, which for the first time, is held within the former Iron Curtain area.
		She adds, "What I realize, once students are exposed that geography is not memorizing capitals, but it is more about the world around them and it is about the connection to people, to places and things that are happening, than they are interested in it.
		She also hopes it will encourage girls to take up geography as a subject, as they are under represented at the championship.
	www.voanews.com /english/2005-07-12-voa69.cfm (766 words)

	Culture of Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hungary has an unusually high number of commuters who travel from poor regions to jobs in the cities.
		The introduction of Christianity into Hungary in the 10th century brought with it the use of sacred music from Western Europe.
		During the 17th and 18th centuries princely courts in Hungary often had orchestras and opera companies of their own, in which foreign musicians were employed.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/hungary/hungaryculture.htm (342 words)

	Geography of Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hungary is nestled between Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Slovenia and Austria in the Carpathian Basin.
		Western Hungary is characterized by hills and low mountains.
		Hungary's climate is considered continental, with marked differences between summer and winter conditions.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/hungary/hungarygeography.htm (388 words)

	Facts About Hungary
		Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I.
		Hungary continues to demonstrate strong economic growth and acceded to the EU in May 2004.
		Unemployment has persisted around the 6% level, but Hungary's labor force participation rate of 57% is one of the lowest in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
	worldfacts.us /Hungary.htm (658 words)

	Hungary - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Hungary is a landlocked country located on the Danube River Basin in Central Europe.
		In 1955 Hungary became a member of the UN and on Oct. 23, 1956 widespread anticommunist demonstrations began demanding the reinstatement of Premier Imgre Nagy who was deposed in 1955 for his "New Course" right wing social and political policies.
		In Dec. 1991 Hungary officially recognized the independence of the former Yugoslav republics of Croatia and Slovenia while the country also pursued closer ties with the West in hope of gaining admission to NATO and the European Union.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/hungary.htm (1405 words)

	Nature and Geography
		The territory of present-day Hungary lies in the middle of the basin, which is divided into plains, hills and mountains.
		Hungary’s two major rivers, rich in wet living places, are the Danube and the Tisza.
		Fifty percent of Hungary is plain: in the East there is the Great Plain (Alföld); the Small Plain (Kisalföld) lies near the north-western frontier.
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	California State University, Northridge
		I was introduced to geography while attending high school in Woomera, South Australia in the early 70s, and was immediately drawn to aspects of geomorphology, especially chemical weathering processes.
		I have found that everything I have studied--be it physical or human geography, the most basic facts of a place to abstract location models, the most fundamental writings on geography or what I've learned in related disciplines-- has been of benefit at one time or another.
		Ten entries on the geography of Hungary to appear in the Encyclopedia of Modern East Europe 1815-1989 edited by Richard Frucht and to be published by Garland Publishing, Inc., in 1999.
	www.csun.edu /geography/HTML/danta.html (2581 words)

	HUNGARY
		Transdanubia covers all of Hungary west of the Danube River, except for the mountains in the north.
		The Little Plain occupies the northwest corner of Hungary and is the smaller land region.
		Cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry are raised in Hungary.
	www.doingmyhomework.com /show_essay/7870.html (203 words)

	Geography Of Hungary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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