Hungary
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 93,028 km²
- Capital
- Budapest
- ISO
- HU
What the flag means
Red, white, and green come from the colors of the Hungarian coat of arms, used since the Middle Ages. The coat of arms shows red and white stripes and a double cross standing on three green hills.
Fun facts
- FlagHungary’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and green, said to represent strength, loyalty, and hope respectively.
- CultureThe Rubik’s Cube puzzle was invented by Ernő Rubik of Hungary.
- CultureIn Hungary, as in Japan, the family name is written first and the given name second.
- GeographyLake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe and is called “the Hungarian Sea”.
