- Hungary has a long history dating back to Celtic and Roman periods, and was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is now a parliamentary republic. - Natural resources include the largest stalactite cave in Europe and second largest thermal lake. The largest lake is Lake Balaton. - Famous Hungarians include Ernő Rubik who invented the Rubik's Cube, and Albert Szent-Györgyi who discovered vitamin C. - Hungary has 19 counties with Budapest as the independent capital. The landscape includes mountains, national parks, and rivers like the Danube and Tisza. - Most Hungarians are Catholic or Protestant. Traditional cuisine includes goulash and dessert

3. History of Hungary Celtic (after c. 450 BC) and Roman (9 BC – c. 430) period Stephen I of Hungary was crowned with a crown sent from Rome by the pope in 1000 The Battle of Mohács resulted in Ottoman occupation Habsburg Monarchy Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy World War I , Treaty of Trianon World War II, Communist era (1947–1989) The present form of government is a parliamentary republic (since 1989) In 1999 Hungary joined NATO and in 2004 joined the EU

8. Natural resources The largest stalactite cave of Europe ( Aggtelek) T he second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz) T he largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton) T he largest natural grasslands in Europe (Hortobágy)

9. Well-known Hungarian inventor s The Rubik's Cube is a 3D mechanical puzzle invented Ernő Rubik. It is the world's best-selling toy. Albert Szent-Györgyi discovered vitamin C and the components and reactions of the citric acid cycle.

10. Regions, counties, subregions and cities Administratively, Hungary is divided into 19 counties. T he capital is independent .

11. Geography The highest mountains , highest point: the Kékes at 1,014 m/3,327 ft 10 national parks, 145 minor nature reserves and 35 landscape protection areas

12. Rivers and lakes Rivers: Danube (Duna) Tisza Dráva Lakes: Balaton Hévíz Lake Tisza

13. Religious affiliation 8,2 No religion 0,1 Judaism 0,2 Other Christians 0,5 Orthodox Christianity 26,0 Protestantism 65,0 Catholicism 91,7 Christianity % of total Denominations

14. Cuisine Traditional dishes: - Goulash flavoured with paprika - Fisherman’s soup - Chicken Paprikash - Stew - Sweet and salty dumplings Desserts: - Dobos Cake - Strudels - Gundel pancake Wines: - Tokaji Aszú and Egri Bikavér

15. Spa culture Land of thermal water. Advantageous geographical location thermal water can be found with good quality and in great quantities on over 80% of Hungary’s territory. 450 public baths.

16. BUDAPEST – the capital

17. The old village of Hollókő and its surroundings It is an outstanding example of a deliberately preserved traditional settlement

18. MUSIC Kodály Zoltán The creator of the Kodály Method Bartók Béla One of the founders of ethnomusicology Liszt Ferenc The greatest pianist of all time

19. Hungarian painters Munkácsy Mihály Christ before Pilate Ecce Homo Golgota Szinyei Merse Pál Lady in violet Picnic in May Csontváry Kosztka Tivadar The Lonely Cedar

20. COME AND VISIT HUNGARY THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION