Budapest

Eastern Europe, Hungary
Hungary

People from Budapest are called:

Male/General:

Budapester

Pronunciation:

/ˈbudəpɛstər/

Etymology & Origin

Combination of 'Buda' and 'Pest', two cities unified in 1873. Buda means 'water' in Slavic.

About Budapest

  • Capital and largest city of Hungary.
  • Known as the 'Pearl of the Danube' for its beautiful architecture.
  • Famous for thermal baths, historic buildings, and Danube River views.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site and major Central European cultural center.

Quick Facts

Population:
1,706,851 (2024 est.)
Country:
Hungary
Region:
Eastern Europe

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