A country in Central Europe, with its capital city in Budapest.
The English name comes from Medieval Latin “Hungaria,” referring to the land of the Hungarians. The people call their country “Magyarország,” meaning “land of the Magyars,” showing a different origin story.
“Hungary” is not related to “hungry,” even though they sound the same; their roots are completely different. In English, this sound‑alike has inspired lots of food jokes about the country’s name.
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