Conquered by the Romans in 9 BC. Magyars converted the religion into Christianity in 896 by King Stephen Had the Iron Curtain for 40 years Was a communist country till about 1990. Became member of European Empire in 1994
I. Has 4 major regions Danube River Valley Great Plain Lake Balaton region Northern Mountains
Apa- Dad Anya- Mom Jó Napot- Good Morning Jó estét- good evening Nagyanyó- grandma Nagyapa- Grandpa
They are closer to Finnish, Estonian, and a few other languages.
Tolerant Not very religious.
Pork = primary ingredient. known for their goulash. Palacstinas (like crepes) =well-known desserts. Stew with sour cream is called Paprikash. It is a soup or stew made with meat, onions, and potatoes, and seasoned with paprika. Often, other vegetables are added as well. Fish soups are also popular (The 79).
Industry 1/5 of it is also agriculture
Over 50 percent is women who are in the work force It is not common that Hungarians hold more than one job.
Hungary s capital is Budapest. Hungary is a little smaller the state of Indiana. Most of the cities and towns have indoor and outdoor pools.
Soccer Water Polo Tennis Skiing Horse Racing
One tradition still goes on in Hungary around Easter time Guys usually sprinkle perfume or water at girls. Guys then get a colored egg. It doesn t happen that much anymore.
Seniors in High School get 2 ceremonies. In February, students get ribbons In May, students form a line and march through their classrooms and sing. While this is going on teachers and other students give them flowers. Also carry a pouch with salt, money, and a small roll to symbolize their adulthood
New years Day March15- to celebrate the Revolution in 1848-1849 Easter Monday (Most religious Holiday in Hungary) May1st- May Day (workers Holiday August 20- Stephen s Day or Hungary s National Day October 23- Proclamation of Republic Day Christmas December 26- boxing Day Birthdays
Marry between the ages of 20 and 24. 1/3 of all marriages in Hungary end up in divorce. Mostly Immediate families stay together at home. Family life changed after World War II Biggest Change= Women have jobs outside of home
Hungarians typically wore Western-style Headwear Guys- Hats with floppy ends Girls-scarves (called Babushkas) Formal Occasions Suits City people Wear Casual Clothes like Jeans and a t-shirt
Formal and Polite Older Men usually greet younger women by kissing their hand out of respect. Close Friends in Hungary- Shake Hands Young People use our English Hello for good bye.
Fine Arts Folk Arts Literature Based off of Political Events Their National Song was made after the 1848 War of Independence
Go on Vacations Most go in August Most Hungarians own their own summer cottages to get away for weekends or holidays
Traditional Wood carvings One region uses black and red fabric to make weaved wood carvings Great Plain Regions make pottery
Csárdás- a popular Folk Dance Hungarian Folk Music Known for its pentatonic scale
Customs Under liberal import policies 93% of imports don t need licensed Duties Have the same requirements as the imports. They stood at about 8% in 2002.
Divided into 20 counties, 20 urban counties, and its capital Budapest ( also a county) Local and regional gvts.- has legislator Legislator responsible for county, town, borough Elected every 4 yrs Elected by lower level councils.
Municipality councils- Must get approve from self- government for: Minority education Culture Has a minority self-government. The minorities live throughout the counties
Unitary multiparty republic with a parliament Legislative house 386 people Elected every 4 years Head of state- President Elected by Parliament Elected every 5 years.
Prime Minister- head of the government Elected by the National Assembly from a recommendation from the president. Current Constitution is based off of the Soviet-style constitution.
Budapest is the transportation center Improved a lot since the 1960 s Uses of transportation Passenger Vehicles Commercial vehicles Trains Buses Ships Airplanes/ helicopters
In 2011, it was estimated 9,976,062 people living there. 16.9%- over 65 yrs old 14.9%- under 15 yrs old 91 males to every 100 females
Biggest tourist attraction- Budapest Opera houses in Budapest 200 monuments and museums Art festivals Sport events Budapest Grand Prix- Formula 1 Racing Turkish and Roman ruins Medieval towns Castles Lake Balaton biggest lake in Europe
Animals Deer Bear Hare Mouflon Birds 83 species of mammals, 208 species of birds throughout the country. Plants Oak Over 2,200 species of plants throughout the country
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