Hungarian Grey Cattle
This ancient breed with long, lyre-shaped horns has been raised on the Hungarian plains for over a thousand years and once supplied beef to much of Europe.
Flag of Hungary
Field Report
Hungary is a country about the size of the state of Indiana, tucked right in the middle of Europe where flat grassy plains meet gentle hills and the wide Danube River. It has a capital city called Budapest that is famous for its grand old buildings, beautiful bridges, and steaming thermal baths. Most Hungarians have heard the name of Jesus, but many have not yet put their trust in Him personally, which is why people all over the world are praying for Hungary.
From the Field Notebook
Hungarian Grey Cattle
This ancient breed with long, lyre-shaped horns has been raised on the Hungarian plains for over a thousand years and once supplied beef to much of Europe.
Great Bustard
The great bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, and Hungary's wide grasslands called the Puszta are one of its last strongholds in Europe.
European Ground Squirrel
This small, spotted squirrel lives in colonies on Hungary's open plains and spends the cold months in a deep sleep underground called hibernation.
Goulash
A hearty stew of beef, onions, and bright red paprika, goulash has been warming Hungarian families since cattle herders first cooked it over open fires on the plains.
Lángos
Deep-fried dough topped with sour cream and cheese, lángos is a beloved street food you can find at markets and fairs all across Hungary.
Kürtőskalács
This spiral pastry is baked on a rotating spit over hot coals until the outside is crisp and caramelized, then dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Hungary is a landlocked country in the heart of Europe, surrounded by seven different countries, yet it holds the largest lake in Central Europe — Lake Balaton.
The Hungarian language is so different from its neighbors that it is more closely related to Finnish than to German, Romanian, or Slovak.
Budapest, the capital, was actually two separate cities — Buda and Pest — sitting on opposite sides of the Danube River until they merged in 1873.
Hungarians invented the Rubik's Cube — that colorful twisting puzzle that has stumped millions of people — created by architect Ernő Rubik in 1974.
Hungary sits on top of a vast network of natural hot springs, and the city of Budapest alone has more than 100 thermal baths fed by underground geothermal water.
Daily Life
77
Years life expectancy
91%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Hungary is home to 17 distinct people groups — 4 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
Most Hungary's people follow Christianity (87.0%). Evangelical Christians make up about 3.1% of the population.
What People Believe
Unreached People Groups
These are communities of people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus yet. They need missionaries — and they need kids like you to pray for them.
Jewish, Hungarian-speaking
45,000 people
Bosniak
19,000 people
Deaf
10,000 people
Arab
5,200 people
Prayer Journal
Tick each one as you pray. God hears every word.