Hungary

Officially the Republic of Hungary. Hungary lies in the central Danube Basin. With rolling foothills in the west and a hilly region north of Budapest, the remainder of the country to the east and south has a variety of terrains. The highest point is Mount Kekes at 1,008 meters.

Climate: continental and mild

Population: 10.6 million

Languages: modern Hungarian spoken by all; various dialects used at home; minorities bilingual

Capital: Budapest