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 Mangalica is a Hungarian pasture pig. It is a breed bred in Hungary in the 19th century. Their distinguishing feature is the bristles curled in curls. [([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228819816_Mangalica-an_indigenous_swine_breed_from_Hungary_Review|Research Gate]])]
-{{tag>geography history culture}}
+==== Forints ====
+In Hungary, you pay with the local currency, forints. [([[https://visithungary.com/articles/money|Visit Hungary]])]
+==== Budapest ====
+Budapest is naturally divided into two parts by the flowing Danube River. One of them is called Buda, while the other is called Pest. The former is home to the country's main monuments - the royal castle, Gellert Hill - while the latter is more livable. [([[https://www.introducingbudapest.com/history|Introducing Budapest]])]
+==== Széchenyi Chain Bridge ====
+The two parts of the city of Budapest were not connected until the Széchenyi Chain Bridge was built in 1849. [([[http://www.bridgesofbudapest.com/bridge/chain_bridge|Bridges of Budapest]])]
+==== Parliament building ====
+One of the symbols of Hungary featured on most postcards is the parliament. In terms of size, it is the third parliament in the world. Its construction took nearly 17 years. [([[https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/secrets-of-the-hungarian-parliament-building/index.html|CNN]])]
+==== Cathedral at Esztergom ====
+The tallest Hungarian building is the Basilica of Esztergom. [([[https://pure-adventures.com/2012/04/16/cathedral-at-esztergom/|Pure Adventures]])]
+==== Budapest subway ====
+The Hungarian capital's subway is the second oldest after London's and the oldest in continental Europe. The construction of the first yellow line began in 1894. Today, it is a tourist attraction - the stops still look like in the old days, and the route is traveled in small, cramped cars with a specific atmosphere. [([[https://www.civitatis.com/blog/en/10-oldest-subways-world/|Civitatis]])]
+==== Anonymous writer ====
+According to the legend, anyone who touches the pen of an anonymous writer located in Budapest near Heroes' Square, will receive inspiration and can become a great writer. [([[https://dailynewshungary.com/the-story-of-the-mysterious-hungarian-chronicler-without-a-name/|Daily News Hungary]])]
+==== László Bíró. ====
+The pen you use to take notes is the invention of Hungarian artist László Bíró. [([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Laszlo-Biro|Britannica]])]
+==== The Rubik's cube ====
+The Rubik's cube was also given to us by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian, in 1974. [([[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/brief-history-rubiks-cube-180975911/|Smithsonian Mag]])]
+==== Lake Balaton ====
+Lake Balaton is the largest lake located in Hungary, but also in the central part of Europe. Although it is not by Hungarians is called the sea. Translating the name Balaton it means muddy lake. [([[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-lake-balaton-hungary|National Geographic]])]
+==== Referendum on joining NATO ====
+Hungary is the only country that has held a referendum on joining NATO. The referendum was held in 1999. [([[https://www.rferl.org/a/1087223.html|Radio Free Europe]])]
+{{tag>geography travel history culture society}}

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