Founded in 1872, the Hungarian Geographical Society is Hungary’s professional body for geography. : Hungarian Geographical Society
: Société Hongroise de Géographie
: Ungarische Geographische Gesellschaft in Budapest
: Società Ungherese di Geografia
Hungarian Georaphical Society
Founded in 1872, the Hungarian Geographical Society is Hungary’s professional bod
y for geography. Our main focus is advancing geography and representing geographers in Hungary and worldwide. Our Society supports research, education, fieldwork and expeditions around the globe. The focus point of our mission is promoting public and governmental engagement and interest in geography and its education. Our Collections
Since 1873, the Hungarian Geographical Society’s library and maps collection have become one of the most prominent archives of international geography and cartography. Currently, our collections hold over nine hundred titles of periodicals dating as early as the beginning of the 19th century. Expanding over nearly 150 years, our history preserves some of the most prominent international geographers’ letters and journals. Our Collections are open to the public. Resources for schools and teachers
http://www.geometodika.hu/
Awards and Medals
Our Society grants prestigious awards, certificates and medals in recognitions to excellence in geographical research, fieldwork, public engagement, representation and teaching. Become a member
We welcome fellow geographers and everyone interested in geography from around the world. If you would like to join our Society, please get in touch for further information on the work of sections and regional divisions, benefits, programs, and our monthly and quarterly journals.
