The Hungarian Republic, located in central Europe, has an area of 35,919 sq. mi. (93,030 sq. km.) and a population of 9.81 million. Capital: Budapest. The economy is based on agriculture and a rapidly expanding industrial sector. Machinery, chemicals, iron and steel, and fruits and vegetables are exported. ,The ancient kingdom of Hungary, founded by the Magyars in the 9th century, expanded its greatest power and authority in the mid-14th century. After suffering repeated Turkish invasions, Hungary accepted Habsburg rule to escape Turkish occupation, regaining independence in 1867 with the Emperor of Austria as king of a dual Austro-Hungarian Empire. Rulers:, ,Austrian to 1918 Monetary System:, ,1 Korona = 100 Filler to 1926 ,1 Pengo = 100 Filler to 1946 ,1 Milpengo = 1 Million Pengo ,1 B(illo) Pengo = 1 Billion Pengo ,1 Adopengo = 1 Tax Pengo ,1 Forint = 100 Filler 1946-