Wikipedia:
Siófok
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| Country: | Hungary |
| County: | Somogy |
| Area: | km² ( sq mi) |
| Population (2004): - Density: |
23,718 /km² (/sq mi) |
| Postal code: | 8600 |
| Area code: | 84 |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
Siófok is a town in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. The town is a cultural and touristical centre, and also has several beaches and a port. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary, due to tourism.
In Siófok, the river Sió flows out of the lake.
Imre Kálmán, a Hungarian composer of operettas, was born in Siófok.
Events
- The first High Speed Telegraphy World Championship was hosted in Siófok in 1995.
People
- John Hirsch, or Hirsch János, Jewish Hungarian-Canadian theater director.
- Emmerich Kalman, or Kálmán Imre, Jewish composer
- Frigyes Karinthy, father of Ferenc Karinthy
Twin Cities
External links
- Welcome to Siófok
- Siófok travel guide from Wikitravel
- Pictures of Siófok - Pictures of Siófok
- Siófok flag and Coat of Arms
- Street map (Hungarian)
See also
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