Hungary lies in the heart of Europe in the Carpathian Basin, bordered by 7 countries (Austria, Slovakia, The Ukraine, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. It covers an area of 93 sq. km, the number of population is 10.3 million. Its geographical landscape varies from the Great Plain to medium-height mountain ranges, with two rivers, the Danube and the Tisza, dividing the country into 3 geographical regions. In the central part of the Transdanubia region lies Lake Balaton, the largest shallow-water lake of Central Europe.
Climate
Hungary has a continental but relatively moderate climate with no extreme temperatures and with a minimum of rain. Because of the distance from the Equator, there are 4 seasons, of which spring and summer are the most beautiful. Autumn and winter bring cold days with snow.
Hungary’s temperate climate is similar to the rest of the continental zone: January is usually the coldest month (- 100C- + 40C), July the hottest (270 – 320). Don’t expect extreme temperatures, but be sure to bring a full array of clothing all seasons.
Currency
The official currency is the Forint (HUF). Coins used are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100; banknotes 200, 500, 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 and 20,000. You can change money either in banks or in private change bureaux. The rates differ quite a lot. Most banks charge no commission for changing traveller’s cheques. You can also find several Bankomat machines; their service fees can be up to 3%. Credit cards (American Express, MasterCard, EuroCard, Visa, etc.) are accepted in a lot of places; look for their stickers in the shop windows. The approximate exchange rate is: 1 EURO = 250 HUF
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