Hungary is located in Central Europe, bordered by several countries. It has a varied landscape including rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests. Hungary has cold winters and warm summers. Some iconic Hungarian species include the lesser mole rat and bearded tit bird. Hungary has a long history including occupations by the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary, and later Soviet control. It is now a republic with a parliament and prime minister. Traditional customs include celebrating National Day and the Easter tradition of "sprinkling". Common Hungarian cuisine features goulash and paprika.

1. Hungary Jesse Schmidt Mr. Harrington 10 th grade AKA Sophomore

6. History of Hungary Ottoman occupation The Kingdom of Hungary 1848 Revolution Austria-Hungary Soviet control of Hungary The Regency The Communist Era The Republic of Hungary 1526-1686 1820-1848 March 15, 1848-1849 1867-1918 1918-1919 1920-1944 1945-1989 1989- The Turks of the Ottoman Empire conquered much of Hungary The Austrian Empire conquers Hungary and deems it as their province the Kingdom of Hungary The people of Hungary revolted against the Austrian Empire Defeated the Austrian Empire gave some of its land to Hungary creating Austria-Hungary Soviet Union takes control of Hungary and collapses the existing government putting Hungary under Communist control A compromise was established to resume the monarchy but Soviet Union had the right to elect Parliament members After Hungary became an Axis power in WWII the Soviet Union retook control of Hungary and named it one of its states Hungary dissolved its relations with the Soviet Union in 1989 and became a democracy and began to utilize capitalistic ideals in their economy