Hungary, or more formally known as the Republic of Hungary, is a country that is landlocked in Central Europe. It is surrounded by Ukraine, Romania, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovakia. Its capital Budapest, is its largest city and a great attraction for many tourists. In addition to being a great attraction in central Europe, Hungary also has a great presence in the European Union, NATO and the OECD. Hungary is over 93,000 square kilometers. It engages in a parliamentary democracy and has the standard 3 branches of government. Hungary became independent on November 16, 1918.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Hungary, Magyarország
Capitol: 
Budapest
Population: 
9,857,000
Languages: 
Hungarian
Geographic Region: 
Europe
Eastern Europe
Geographic Size (km sq): 
93,028
Year of UN Membership: 
1955
Year of Present State Formation: 
1989
Current UN Representative: 
Csaba Körösi
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Hungary
BBC Country Profile: Hungary
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Hungary
U.S. Library of Congress Country Profile: Hungary
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Hungary
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Hungary
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Hungary
National Geographic Country Profile: Hungary
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Hungary
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$131.759 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$20,817 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
0.20 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.82
Gini Index (Income Inequality): 
24.70
Unemployment: 
10.50%
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
History
BBC Timeline of Hungary 900-2012
Environmental History of Hungary (Journal)
Politics of Hungary
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Eastern European Group
European Community
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
Australia Group
BIS: Bank for International Settlements
CD: Community of Democracies
CoEu: Council of Europe
CEI: Central European Initiative
CERN: European Organization for Nuclear Research
EAPC: Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
EBRD: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EIB: European Investment Bank
ESA: European Space Agency
EU: European Union
G-9
ICC: International Chamber of Commerce
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IEA: International Energy Agency
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IOM: International Organization for Migration
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
ITUC: International Trade Union Confederation
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NEA: Nuclear Energy Agency
NSG: Nuclear Suppliers Group, aka London Group
OAS: Organization of American States
OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
OSCE: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
PCA: Permanent Court of Arbitration
Schengen Convention
SELEC: Convention of the Southeast European Law Enforcement Center
WCO: World Customs Organization
WFTU: World Federation of Trade Unions
ZC: Zangger Committee
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CD: Conference on Disarmament
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICSID: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Current UN Peacekeeping Missions: 
MINURSO: UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
UNFICYP: United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
UNIFIL: UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Hungary Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Hungary Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Hungary Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Hungary Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Hungary Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Hungary Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Hungary Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Hungary Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Hungary Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Hungary Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UNHCR Regional Operations Profile: Hungary
UN Association of Hungary
UNdata Country Profile: Hungary
UN Salaries Profile: Hungary
UN OHCHR
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Hungary
The Guardian World News Stories: Hungary
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Hungary
The Economist Topics Index: Hungary
World News Report: Hungary
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Hungary
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Hungary
Government Sources
Official Hungarian Government Website
Hungary Ministry of National Development
Hungary Ministry for National Economy
Hungary Ministry of Human Capacities
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Hungary to the United Nations
227 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022-6301
(212) 752-0209
(212) 755-5395
hungary@un.int

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