Hungary
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Hungary is a country in Central Europe. The capital of Hungary is Budapest and about 10 million people live in Hungary. Hungary is a landlocked country that shares a border with 7 countries. These countries are Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. Hungary is a popular tourist destination, more than 10 million tourists visit every year.

The Hungarian flag
Hungary has many spa towns and hot springs. There are also some magnificent lakes in Hungary. One of the most popular lakes is called Lake Hévíz. This lake is a thermal lake, which means in the summer the average temperature is around 32ºC. Local people and tourists like to bathe in this lake because this is believed to improve your health and well-being. The delicious European dish goulash originated in Hungary. Goulash is a type of soup or stew with meat, vegetable, potatoes, seasoned with some spices. It is the national dish of Hungary and a symbol of the country.

The Chain Bridge over the River Danube
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a very beautiful city. Budapest has many amazing tourist attractions and some stunning architecture. Budapest's nickname is the Paris of the East. The River Danube runs through Budapest and there are many beautiful bridges over this river. The Chain Bridge was completed in 1849 and is the oldest bridge in Budapest. The famous Royal Palace sits on top of Castle Hill in Buda, and can be seen from all over Budapest.
Vocabulary
landlocked () - to be surrounded completely by land
hot springs () - a natural spring that has very hot water - usually heated by molten rock
thermal () - something concerned with heat or temperature
well-being () - to be in a good or healthy condition - happy and healthy
stew () - something cooked by simmering or slow boiling
seasoned () - (with something) - to improve the flavour of something by adding herbs or spices
stunning () - of extreme beauty or excellence
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Thank you Phalkun Mey.
I do know Cambodia. I have never been but I hope to visit in the future. I love the sea. I would like to live somewhere natural near a beach, although I would like to be able to visit cultural attractions too.
I will someday go there but not to live... Maybe my country does not have that kind of food.
Your answers are not strange or rude, you write very well. I am very happy that you have joined us on Funky English and commented on our activities. I hope to see more writing from you in the future. :)
Comment by Phalkun Mey on November 13, 2012 at 2:07 
Thank you for your explanation Karacsonyi. This sounds like an interesting celebration.
The Europeans are very good at learning languages, except for the British!
Stew is food that is a combination of liquid and solid foods. Typically it would be meat and vegetables served in a soup or gravy. Stews are often cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time.
Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 2, 2012 at 16:08 We hungarish peolpe celebrating that day our big King Stefan the first. He was founder of organized and strong country on this place in Carpathian basin. In all places in Hungary and all around were lives hungarish minorities that day is holiday. Also this is holiday of catholic church because he is among saints of that religion.
Comment by coco on November 2, 2012 at 13:25 Thank you Teacher. I didn't know this country.

Why do they have fireworks in August? Is it a special celebration?
Budapest is a great city to visit.
Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 1, 2012 at 19:41
Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 1, 2012 at 19:34 I have been great time in Budapest, especially it is great from 15.august to 20.avgust to be in Hungary. The are many many nice things to see there and 20.avgust there is always a fireworks at evening.
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