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Population: 10.1 million Capital City: Budapest People: 89.9% Hungarian, 4% Roma, 2.6% German, 0.8% Slovak, 0.7% Romanian Language: Hungarian, German Religion: 68% Roman Catholic, 21% Reformed (Calvinist) Protestant, 6% Evangelical (Lutheran), 5% other Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Dialling Code: 36 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric
VisasCitizens of the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, some asian countries and most European countries don't require visas. Nationals from these countries can stay in Hungary for a maximum period of 90 days during the six months following the date of first entry into Hungary. A separate permit is required for longer stays. Visas are not available at the Hungarian border or Hungarian airports.Health risks: leeches & ticks (Always check your entire body after walking through a potentially tick-infested area, as ticks can cause skin infections and more serious diseases. Adult ticks suck blood from hosts by burying their head into skin, but they are often found unattached and can simply be brushed off. Avoid pulling the rear of the body, as this may squeeze the tick's gut contents through the attached mouth parts into the skin, increasing the risk of infection and disease. To remove an attached tick, use a pair of tweezers, grab it by the head and gently pull it straight out - do not twist it. (If no tweezers are available, use your fingers, but protect them from contamination with a piece of paper.) Do not rub oil, alcohol or petroleum jelly on it. If you get sick in the next couple of weeks, consult a doctor) When to GoThough it can be pretty wet in May and June, spring is just glorious in Hungary. The Hungarian summer is warm, sunny and unusually long, but the resorts are very crowded in late July and August. Like Paris and Rome, Budapest comes to a halt in August (called 'the cucumber-growing season' here because that's about the only thing happening).Autumn is beautiful, particularly in the hills around Budapest and in the Northern Uplands. November is one of the rainiest months of the year, however. Winter is cold, often bleak and museums and other tourist sights are often closed. Animal lovers might also want to skip this season: many of the women are draped in furry dead things throughout the winter. EventsHungary's major celebration is the Budapest Spring Festival in March, a two-week cultural extravaganza of local and international performances, conferences and exhibitions. Other important events include: the Budapest Film Festival (February), which premieres new Hungarian films; Busójárás (February also), the nation's top Mardi Gras; Sopron Festival Weeks (June/July), showcasing ancient music and dance performances; the Nagykálló (Folk Arts Festival) (August), one of the biggest and best events of the year, and Debrecen (Jazz Days)(September) is Hungary's top jazz festival |