- Hungary has a long history dating back to Celtic and Roman periods, and was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is now a parliamentary republic. - Natural resources include the largest stalactite cave in Europe and second largest thermal lake. The largest lake is Lake Balaton. - Famous Hungarians include Ernő Rubik who invented the Rubik's Cube, and Albert Szent-Györgyi who discovered vitamin C. - Hungary has 19 counties with Budapest as the independent capital. The landscape includes mountains, national parks, and rivers like the Danube and Tisza. - Most Hungarians are Catholic or Protestant. Traditional cuisine includes goulash and dessert