Hungary is a country located in Central Europe. It has a long and complex history, stretching back to the 9th century when it was first settled by the Magyars. The Magyars were a nomadic people from the steppes of Central Asia who migrated to the region in the 8th century.
In the 10th century, Hungary was established as a Christian kingdom and was ruled by the Arpad dynasty until the late 14th century. During this period, Hungary became a powerful and influential kingdom in Central Europe.
In the 16th century, Hungary was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and remained under Ottoman rule until the late 17th century. During this period, Hungary was divided into three parts: the Habsburg-ruled Royal Hungary, the Ottoman-ruled Ottoman Hungary, and the independent Principality of Transylvania.
In the 19th century, Hungary was part of the Austrian Empire and then the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After World War I, Hungary became an independent republic. During World War II, Hungary was occupied by Nazi Germany and then by the Soviet Union.
In 1989, Hungary became a democratic republic and joined the European Union in 2004. Today, Hungary is a vibrant and modern country with a rich culture and history.