Hungary has a complex sense of identity, not generally regarding itself as Balkan or Slavic, but Western. The country's assortment of cultures can be traced back through its history. Hungary has also managed to retain its unique language and customs. Immense pride in their homeland may lead Hungarians to persuade the tourist in Budapest to spend some time also exploring Hungary's thousands of acres of vineyards and orchards, plus 11 national parks and hundreds of protected areas.
Gigantic Communist statues have been dumped in Szoborpark (Statue Park), on the outskirts of Budapest. Hungary is now a member of the EU. Such integration has brought both further touristic development and keen preservation of what is wonderful about this country.