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Population:
As of July 2011, Hungary's population is 9,976,062. In comparison to the world, Hungary is ranked as the 84th largest country. (Hungary, CIA Factbook, 2011)

Religion:
51.9% Roman Catholic 15.9% Calvinist 3% Lutheran 2.6% Greek Catholic 1% Other Christian 11.1% Other or Unspecified

Ethnic Groups:
92.3% Hungarian 1.9% Roman 5.8% Other or Unknown

Language:
93.6% Hungarian 6.4% Other or Unspecified ( Hungary, CIA Factbook, 2011 )

Jobs:
A very popular profession in Hungary is teaching. The labor market is highly educated and skilled and similar to the United States, there is strong competition for jobs. Many companies are looking for a relevant educational background, specifically in business and economics. Sales jobs are also popular, and the job market has a wide range of sales jobs. Many of these jobs come with a high salary and good benefits. Many people also seek non-profit sector jobs. A person needs to be very fluent in the language in order to help secure themselves a job in Hungary. Some organizations in places like Budapest also stress wanting someone who knows the english language as well. Similar to the United States, a typical work week for a person in Hungary is 40 hours. (Jobs in Hungary, Maps of the world, 2009)

Unemployment:
Total: 26.5% Male: 28.2% Female: 24.2% ( Hungary, CIA Factbook, 2011 )

Education:
Elementary school for Hungarian students is in two stages, each lasting four years. Their secondary education, which they call gimnázium, can last for four, five, six, or eight years. These typical institutions offer general education and students earn a certificate. They also have the option of vocational secondary school, called szakközépiskola, which trains in fields of humanities, technical, agricultural sciences, and services. This schooling typically starts after the fourth year, but some programs begin earlier. The vocational program can last anywhere from one to three years. Higher education in Hungary has a dual system with both colleges and universities. Some of the colleges work closely with the universities and function together. College level education is typically three or four years, and a university level education is usually four or five years, unless a medical degree is in progress which takes six years. (Hungary, The European Education Directory, 2011)

Political:
Government Type: Parliament Democracy Head of Government: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Chief of State: President Pal Schmitt Most recent constitution: April 21, 2011 and will become effective January 1, 2012 Legal System: Civil Legal System ( Hungary, CIA Factbook, 2011 )

Economical:
Hungary is part of a market economy and is currently struggling with debt from the global financial crisis in 2008. However, in 2010 they implemented several changes including cutting business and personal income taxes, but imposes "crisis Taxes" on financial institutions, energy and telecom companies, and retailers. Due to exports, their economy is rebounding from the debt.



References:
Hungary. (n.d.). //The European Education Directory//. Retrieved December 11, 2009, from http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/hung Hungary. (2011, November 15).//Central Intelligence Agency//. Retrieved December 5, 2011, from [] Jobs in Hungary. (n.d.). //World Map, Map of the World//. Retrieved December 9, 2011, from @http://www.mapsofworld.com/hungary/economy-and-business/jobs.html