Official name
Hungarian Republic
Form of state
Multiparty republic
Legal system
Based on the constitution of 1949, substantially altered in October 1989
With the Danube River as its pulse, Budapest beats to a rhythm of indomitable spirit cloaked in beauty and charm. And no wonder. The Hungarian capital is exquisitely laid out on both sides of the Danube, claiming one of the most spectacular panoramic views in all of Europe.
Most visits are trouble free.
The next parliamentary election in Hungary will be held on 11 April 2010, with the second round on 25 April 2010. During the campaign period, mass rallies organised by various political parties are likely to take place.