Hungary – Hungary's capital is Budapest

(Pronounced huhng-ah-ree and bew-duh-pest)

To remember the capital of Hungary, use the following mnemonic:

"I'm hungry"(Hungary) said the Buddha, and he kept pestering (Budapest) his chef to cook him something.

Interesting facts about Budapest:

- Thermal Bath Capital: Budapest is famous for its extensive network of natural thermal water springs, boasting magnificent historic bathhouses like Széchenyi and Gellért where locals and visitors soak year-round.

- United Metropolis: The modern capital was officially created in 1873 through the merger of three distinct, previously independent cities: Buda and Óbuda on the west bank of the river, and Pest on the east.

- Sprawling Parliament: The city’s iconic Hungarian Parliament Building sits grandly along the banks of the Danube River and stands as one of Europe’s oldest legislative buildings, featuring stunning Gothic Revival architecture.