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Background Hungary, in 27 editions.

The entry for Hungary published Background in 27 editions of 36, from 1999 to 2025. The text changed in 11 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

editions changed the text
11
the first edition with it
1999
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Background” (1999 to 2025).

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. In the more open GORBACHEV years, Hungary led the movement to dissolve the Warsaw Pact and steadily shifted toward multiparty democracy and a market-oriented economy. Following the collapse of the USSR in 1991, Hungary developed close political and economic ties to Western Europe. It joined NATO in 1999 and is a frontrunner in a future expansion of the EU.

Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed in during World War I. It The country fell under communist rule following World War II. A In 1956, a revolt in 1956 and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact was were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. In the more open GORBACHEV years, Hungary led the movement to dissolve the Warsaw Pact and steadily shifted toward multiparty democracy and a market-oriented economy. Following the collapse of the USSR in 1991, Hungary developed close political and economic ties to Western Europe. It joined NATO in 1999 and is a frontrunner in a future expansion of the EU.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Hungary: Background.” The World Factbook, 1999–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/hungary/background.

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