In
Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor
Orban and
his right wing Fidesz party are
seeking another term in office in today elections.
Fidesz is expected to win
between 45 to 50 percent votes. The centre left opposition is facing a close
race for second place with the far right Jobbik party. The election is mainly
being fought over the state of the economy.
Facts about Hungary
ü Location:
East-Central Europe (borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraina, Romania, Serbia,
Croatia, Slovenia)
ü Density
of population: 110 (per square km)
ü Form
of government: Republic (parliamentary democracy - 4 year election periods)
ü Capital:
Budapest (2 million inhabitants)
ü Climate:
Continental with Mediterranean and Atlantic influences
ü Average
temperatures: January -2C (28F), July 23C (73F)
ü Language:
Hungarian (a very special language, originating from the Finnougric tribe of
languages)
ü Currency:
Hungarian Forint - HUF
ü Religion:
Roman Catholic (majority), Protestant, Jewish
ü Urban
population ratio: 60 percent
ü Population
increment: -0.1 percent (decreasing!)
ü Life
expectancy: men 66, women 74 (decreasing!!!)
ü International
country phone code: 36
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