Hungary

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Hungary Population: 10 million Area: 93,030 square km, 93,030 square miles. Language(s): Hungarian (Magyar), English, German, French Capital City: Budapest Major Cities: Debrecen, Miskolc, Pecs. Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +2, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +1 Currency: Forint (HUF) Notes: HUF: 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 Coins: HUF: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20...

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany,...

Airports

Budapest Ferihegy (BUD)

Health risks

Hungary is a stable democracy with a market economy. Tourist facilities outside Budapest are widely available if not as developed as those found in Western Europe. Many of the goods and services taken for granted in other Western countries are not yet available outside the capital. CRIME: Hungary has a low rate of violent crime. MEDICAL FACILITIES: At best, adequate medical...

Weather

Climate: Summers are usually warm to hot. Spring and early summer are generally the wettest seasons with heavy thundery downpours. Winters are usually cold and fog is frequent in more settled weather. Spring and autumn are fairly short seasons when the weather can be very changeable. Clothing: Lightweights for summer, mediumweights for spring and autumn with heavyweights...