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Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. 20% of the country's population lives in the capital so every fifth person living in Hungary is a 'Budapester'. Today's Budapest was formed in 1873 through the joining of three cities - Buda, Pest and Obuda (old Buda). BUDAPEST
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It is 1982.4 miles (3190.4 kilometers) from Kuwait to Budapest. You must make at least one connection to fly from one city to the other with a minimum flight time of 7 hours and 45 minutes.
You would land at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The airport is named after the famous Hungarian pianist and composer, Franz Liszt.
Budapesters speak Hungarian although English is also widely spoken, particularly in tourist areas.
The Hungarian Forint is the official currency of Hungary although some businesses, including supermarkets, accept Euros.
Make sure you dress appropriately. Budapest's climate is humid with very warm summers. The winter months from November to March can be cold and snowfall is frequent. Night time temperatures of -15o C (5o F) are not uncommon! October 2021
