Capital of Hungary: Budapest โ Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Hungary is Budapest. Hungary sits in Europe, has a population of 9,967,308, and uses the HUF. Official languages include Hungarian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Budapest
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~9,967,308
- Area: 93,028 kmยฒ
- Population density: 107 people per kmยฒ
- Official language: Hungarian
- Currency: HUF
- ISO code: HU
How big is Hungary?
By population, Hungary ranks 94th in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 108th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Hungary has 107 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Hungary is the 16th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Hungary in population are Tajikistan (9,952,787) and Papua New Guinea (10,142,619).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Portugal (92,090 kmยฒ) and Jordan (89,342 kmยฒ).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Hungarian is listed as an official language of Hungary alone, which is unusual โ most official languages are shared across borders.
Hungary uses the HUF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Hungary
Budapest is two names joined together: hilly Buda and flat Pest face each other across the Danube, and they were united as one city (with รbuda) in 1873. For the flag, think of a strawberry on a plate of cream and lettuce: red, white, green from the top.
The flag of Hungary: red, white and green
๐ญ๐บ The flag is three horizontal stripes of red, white and green. Old folklore gives each colour a virtue: red for strength, white for faithfulness and green for hope. Another explanation is red for the blood spilled for the country, white for freedom and green for the land.
Region and neighbours
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe, covering much of the Carpathian Basin, with the Danube and Tisza rivers flowing through it. It shares land borders with 7 countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. Hungary is landlocked, with no coast on the open ocean.
- Austria ๐ฆ๐น โ capital Vienna
- Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ โ capital Bratislava
- Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ โ capital Kyiv
- Romania ๐ท๐ด โ capital Bucharest
- Serbia ๐ท๐ธ โ capital Belgrade
- Croatia ๐ญ๐ท โ capital Zagreb
- Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ โ capital Ljubljana
Three facts about Hungary
- Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe.
- The Rubik's Cube puzzle was invented in 1974 by the Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Ernล Rubik.
- The Parliament building in Budapest is the biggest building in Hungary, at 268 m long.
Sources: Wikipedia: Hungary, Wikipedia: Flag of Hungary, Wikipedia: Budapest, Wikipedia: Lake Balaton, Wikipedia: Rubik's Cube, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Hungary
- European capitals quiz โ match Hungary to Budapest
- European flags quiz โ spot the Hungary flag among its neighbours
- Landlocked countries quiz โ Hungary has no sea coast
Hungary capital quiz
What is the capital of Hungary ๐ญ๐บ?
- Budapest
- Andorra la Vella
- Sarajevo
- Nicosia
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Budapest
What is the capital of Portugal ๐ต๐น?
- Lisbon
- Nicosia
- Amsterdam
- Rome
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Lisbon
What is the capital of Greece ๐ฌ๐ท?
- Brussels
- Athens
- Oslo
- Minsk
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Athens
What is the capital of Belarus ๐ง๐พ?
- Budapest
- Bratislava
- Sofia
- Minsk
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Minsk
What is the capital of Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ?
- Prague
- Minsk
- Zagreb
- Oslo
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Prague
Hungary in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region โ far more effective than working alphabetically โ Europe is the block Hungary belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What is the population of Hungary?
About 9,967,308, making it the 94th most populous country in the world.
How big is Hungary?
93,028 square kilometres, ranking 108th by land area, at a density of 107 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Hungary use?
The HUF, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Hungary flag?
The flag of Hungary is three horizontal stripes of red, white and green. Old folklore gives each colour a virtue: red for strength, white for faithfulness and green for hope. Another explanation is red for the blood spilled for the country, white for freedom and green for the land.
Which countries border Hungary?
Hungary shares land borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.
How can I remember the capital of Hungary?
Budapest is two names joined together: hilly Buda and flat Pest face each other across the Danube, and they were united as one city (with รbuda) in 1873. For the flag, think of a strawberry on a plate of cream and lettuce: red, white, green from the top.
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