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11 interesting things foreigners say about Hungarians
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Lobu.hu writes that the findings of CNN show that several interesting things, including a few misconceptions, come to foreigners’ minds when they are asked about Hungary.
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Hungarians are smart
The number of Hungarians who won a Nobel-prize is quite astounding: 13 Hungarians have been rewarded with the highest level scientific award so far; and there are also numerous significant inventions, such as the ball pen, which was invented by the Hungarian János Bíró, or the work of János Neumann in the field of IT, but do not forget everyone’s favourite colourful cube, the Rubik’s cube.
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The biggest lake of Central Europe is in Hungary
Lake Balaton is a really popular holiday destination with several wonderful spots and party scenes. Also, one of the most visited festivals of the country, Balaton Sound is held next to the lake every year and awaits tens of thousands of guests. More specifically Siófok is highlighted and so is the gastronomy in the area.
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Swimsuits have to be packed
Hungary has the second most thermal water in Europe, therefore, it offers countless opportunities for this kind of relaxation all year, whether the temperature is high in the summer or freezing in the winter, thermal baths await visitors at all time. Hévíz and the Széchenyi bath in Budapest are particularly worth visiting.
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The goulash
In Hungary, goulash is mainly eaten as a soup, whereas in some other places it is completely normal to serve it as some kind of stew, as part of the main course, instead of its liquid, soup-form. But, as it is a traditional dish, it is suggested that people try it out in as many places and forms as possible.
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Tokaji, the wine of royals
The country is lucky to have numerous great wineries, however, Tokaji is outstanding and was even regarded as the wine of the kings – king of the wines by Louis XIV.