Territorial division in Hungarian does not look complicated at all. The original administrative unit is the regions, of which there are seven. Each region includes the regions of Hungary, here called the counties. In total, 19 counties are plotted on the map of the republic, which, in turn, are divided into 175 districts. This is followed by communities, which are self-governing through community meetings.
Repeating the alphabet
The most populated region of Hungary is Pest, where the capital of the country is located. More than 1.2 million citizens live in Pest. The capital itself, with a population of 1.7 million, is also set aside in a separate region, the copper. The least populated region is the Nograd County in the north of Hungary. Its territory is mostly covered with mountains.
The southernmost region of Hungary is Baranja. It is located along the Croatian border and is famous for its sunny Mediterranean climate and many healing thermal springs. The extreme east of Hungary is occupied by the Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg region, and in the west the borders of the country are adjacent to the Vash and Zala counties, each of which has a population of about a quarter of a million people.
Familiar strangers
Hungary is famous among travelers for its healing springs and great relaxation on the lakes. However, the cuisine of the peoples inhabiting it also does not remain out of the attention zone of the guests. When going on a trip, it is worth brushing up on some geographic subtleties:
- Lake Balaton is located on the territory of three regions of Hungary at once - Veszprem, Somogy and Zala. It is the largest lake in Western Europe and is home to many of the country's thermal and beach resorts.
- Zala County is a region of Hungary where Lake Heviz, no less interesting for travelers, is located. The largest thermal reservoir in the Old World, Hévíz is completely renewed every day, thanks to powerful underground springs. In the list of ailments, which are relieved of in local sanatoriums, there are hundreds of names.
- In the north of the country, in the Heves region, the highest mountain in Hungary, Kekes, rises, which is not inferior in popularity among tourists to the famous lakes and resorts.
A bottle of Tokay
This is how, most often, an order begins in any Hungarian restaurant, because this wine is appreciated by gourmets all over the world for its special taste and delicate aroma. The region of Hungary where grapes grow and Tokaj wines are made is called Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen. It is located in the north of the country, and the Tokay-Hedyalya wine region itself is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage lists.
