Hungarians, also known as Magyars (/ˈmæɡjɑːrz/ MAG-yarz; Hungarian: magyarok [ˈmɒɟɒrok]), are a nation and ethnic group native to Hungary and historical Hungarian lands who share a common culture, history, ancestry and language. The Hungarian language belongs to the Uralic language family.

Quick Facts Magyarok, Total population ...
Hungarians
Magyarok
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The seven Magyar chieftains arriving at the Carpathian Basin. Detail from Árpád Feszty's cyclorama titled the Arrival of the Hungarians.
Total population
c. 14–14.5 million
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Regions with significant populations
Hungary Hungary 9,632,744  (2016)[1]
Languages
Hungarian language
Religion
Majority Christianity
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