Let’s Learn About Hungary

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Where is Hungary?

Map of Hungary

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A Few Facts About HungaryHungary is part of the European Union.The capital of Hungary is Budapest.The money used is called the forint.The population of Hungary is 9,956,108.The language spoken is Hungarian.

Let’s Visit Some Important Places in Hungary

Budapest- Have a look at Budapest, LIVE - www.irisz.hu/webcam_hun.html

More sights and information on Budapest here:www.galenfrysinger.com/hungary.htm

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Eger - Visit Eger at this website - www.egeronline.com/guide/guide.php?show=sightseeing&lang=en

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What Hungarians Like to EatFisherman’s soupSausageVenisonLecsoStrudelSponge cake

To see pictures and recipes for these and more go to www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/cuisine/foods.html

www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/cuisine/cuisine.html

What Kids in Hungary DoKids in Hungary enjoy swimming, bicycling, fishing, horseback riding and playing soccer.Kids in Hungary go to church every Sunday. Girls go with their mother to her church and boys go with their fathers to his church.Kids take music, gymnastics and belong to clubs. They shop at outdoor markets and attend cultural events in the parks. Sometimes they like to put on the old hand embroidered traditional costumes for special festivals.

Some Famous HungariansEugene Ormandy - a world famous orchestra conductorEva and Zsa Zsa Gabor - actressesMonica Seles - tennis starBela Bartok - composerBela Lugosi - an actor famous for playing Count DraculaFranz Liszt- composerHarry Houdini - great magicianJoseph Pulitzer - a famous publisher who left money to set up the Pulitzer Prize given each year for writing

Hungarian CultureFamilies celebrate a Name Day. This is a day set aside for a person’s name and a small gift is given.On December 6 they celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day when children put out their boots to find candy, fruits and toys in them the next morning.On the last Sunday in May it is Children’s Day when parents take their children to parks, zoos or some other fun outing.

Learn More About HungaryHungary

www.kidskonnect.com/Hungary/HungaryHome.htmlHungarian Children’s Stories

http://www.mamalisa.com/world/hungary.htmlAsk 4 Geo – Hungary

www.ask4geo.com/hungary.php

Books to ReadHungary, Crossroads of Europe (Exploring Cultures of the World series). Richard Steins. Marshall Cavendish Corporation. 1997. Countries of the World – Hungary. Nicole Lundrigan. 2002. Gareth Stevens Publishing. A Family in Hungary. Jetty St. John. Lerner Publications Company. 1988.