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 is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it serves as the country's
principal political, cultural,commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. The city covers
an area of 525 square kilometres
within the city limits. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the
river Danube with a unification on 17 November 1873 of right (west)-bank Buda and Óbuda
with left (east)-bank Pest.

Budapest lies in central Hungary. The

capital extends 25 and 29 kilometers in the
north-south, east-west direction
respectively. The Danube enters the city
from the north; later it encircles two islands,
Óbuda Island and Margaret Island.
  



In 2010, Budapest had 1,721,556 inhabitants,

down from its 1980 peak of 2.06 million. According to
the 2001 census around 91% of the population are
Hungarians and besides them there are Germans,
Romans and Slovaks.

The city has a temperate, transitional climate - somewhere between the mild, snowy weather of
Transdanubia, the variable continental climate of the flat and open Great Plain to the east and the
almost sub-Mediterranean weather of the south.




The neo-Gothic Parliament,

containing amongst other things
the Hungarian Crown Jewels is the
largest building In Hungary and
third largest in the world. Saint
Stephen's Basilica, where the Holy
Right Hand of the founder of
Hungary, King Saint Stephen is on
display. There are Roman remains
at the Aquincum Museum, and
historic furniture at the
Nagytétény Castle Museum.
Heroes' Square is one of the major
squares of Budapest, Hungary,
rich with historic and political
connotations.
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mvery tourist visiting Budapest

would like to cross the first stone
bridge of the town, the renowned
Chain Bridge at least once and most
of them stand amazed in front of
the mlizabeth Bridge or the
mythical falcon-like birds of the
Hungarians on the top of the
Liberty Bridge. The favorite
weekend picnic area of Budapest,
the Margaret Island (Margit-sziget)
can be reached through the second
permanent bridge, the Margaret
Bridge. Many are fascinated by 100
meters high pylon of the newest
Northern bridge, the Megyeri
Bridge, forming a letter 'A'.
 


The Mayor is István Tarlós from 2010, Mr Tarlós is an independent politician.

Nearly all branches of industry can be found in Budapest. Main products are
communication engineering and computer appliances, General mlectric. Pharmaceutical
industry is also important, well-known mgis, Richter Gedeon and Chinoin companies
are Hungarian, Teva also has a division here.The Malév Hunagrian Airlines is based in
Budapest.
Budapest is the centre of services, financial counseling, money transactions,
commercial and estate services. Trade and logistic services are well-developed. Tourism
and catering is also worth to be mentioned, the capital is home to thousands of
restaurants, bars, coffee houses and party places.

 


Aleksandra Vucetic 2008/30