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**Culture** **Architecture** Largest synagogue in Europe in located in Hungary.
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The building has a length of more than 53 meters while its width has 26.5 meters. The style of the Dohány Street Synagogue is Moorish but its design also features a mixture of Byzantine, Romantic and Gothic elements. Two onion-shaped domes sit on the twin octogonal towers at 43 m height. A rose stained-glass window sits over the main entrance.

**Language** Originates from the Finnougric tribe of language. Hi! (for more than one person) = Sziasztok! Thank you! = Köszönöm! Good day! = Jó napot (kívánok)!

** Religion ** There is a mix of everything. Why? Guarantee religious freedom.

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**Music** Hungarian folk music is a prominent part of the national identity and continues to play a major part in Hungarian music. ** Franz Liszt ** Hungary's most important contribution to the worldwide field of [|European classical music] is probably [|Franz Liszt],[|[][|10][|]] a renowned pianist in his own time and a well-regarded composer of 19 //[|Hungarian Rhapsodies]// and a number of symphonic poems such as //[|Les préludes]//. Liszt was among the major composers during the late 19th century, a time when modern Hungarian classical music was in its formative stage

**Food** The best-known ingredient in Hungarian food is the red-powdered spice called paprika. It is used to flavor many dishes. Other staples of Hungarian cooking include onions, cabbage, potatoes, noodles, and caraway seeds. Both cream and sour cream are used heavily in Hungarian food. Dumplings (dough wrapped around different kinds of fillings) are very popular as are cabbages or green peppers stuffed with meat and rice. Another favorite is the pancake called a //palacsinta.// It is often rolled or wrapped around different kinds of fillings.

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**Education** Children usually start education at age 6 in Primary school. Then they move on to secondary education and can finish with higher education Literacy percent: 99%

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Köszönöm! means______. a.Thank you! b. I'm sorry! c. Good morning!

The largest building in the world was built in Hungary. True or False?

Highlight for answers. 1. a. 2. false, the largest synagogue in Europe was built in Hungary. Information for this website came from Wiki.Culture

Cassie Mennella © Illinois State University Date of creation: 3/31/2011 Last modified:5/1/2011 E-mail: Camenne@isltu.edu