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Hungary

Hungary
BudapestAsking the Sky...
9.5M#96
93.0K km²#108
Central Europe
Hungarian forint
$222.7B USD#97
High income
Landlocked
Hungarian

HISTORIC TIMELINE

895Foundation of the Principality of Hungary

Álmos and his son Árpád established the Principality of Hungary through conquest.

1000Christian Kingdom of Hungary

King Stephen I ascended the throne and converted Hungary into a Christian kingdom.

1526Battle of Mohács

Hungary's forces were defeated by the Ottomans, marking the start of foreign domination.

1541Capture of Buda

The Ottomans captured Buda, leading to the division of Hungary into three parts.

1699Treaty of Karlowitz

Ottomans recognized the loss of Ottoman Hungary, paving the way for Habsburg rule.

1867Austro-Hungarian Monarchy Established

A compromise led to the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.

1920Treaty of Trianon

Hungary's borders were redrawn, resulting in significant territorial and demographic losses.

1944Hungary Joins Axis Powers

Hungary entered World War II on the side of the Axis powers, leading to devastating consequences.

1956Hungarian Revolution

A failed revolution against Soviet influence marked a significant moment in Hungary's history.

1989Transition to Democracy

Hungary peacefully transitioned into a democratic parliamentary republic during the Revolutions of 1989.

2004Hungary Joins the European Union

Hungary became a member of the European Union, enhancing its international presence.

2007Hungary Joins Schengen Area

Hungary became part of the Schengen Area, promoting free movement across European borders.

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