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Hungary

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In October 1989, the Hungarian People's Republic was renamed the Republic of Hungary, heralding a change in government from a one-party communist regime to a multiparty democratic state. Hungary has historically been an integral part of Europe since achieving independence in 1000 A.D. A dual monarchy was established with Austria in 1867, within which Hungary had autonomy.  

Among the defeated Central Powers in World War I, the Austro-Hungarian...

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