History of Budapest in Timeline
Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, with a population of 1.7 million within the city and 3.3 million in its metropolitan area. It serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural hub, contributing significantly to Hungary's GDP. As one of the largest cities in the European Union and a major urban center in Central and Eastern Europe, Budapest is strategically situated on the River Danube, at the heart of the Pannonian Basin. This location has historically made it a key point for trade routes connecting Transdanubia and the Great Plain.
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