Fun facts about Kecskemet
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The name of Kecskemét comes from the Hungarian word 'kecske', meaning 'goat'.
Kecskemet
Hungary
Kecskemét is a city with county rights in central Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kecskemét is located at an elevation of 120 m (394 ft) above sea level.
Kecskemet
Hungary
Kecskemét is a city with county rights in central Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.
From the “Geography” section
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The first archaeological trace of a human in Kecskemét is about 5,000 years old.
Kecskemet
Hungary
Kecskemét is a city with county rights in central Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.
From the “History” section
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In 2008, Daimler announced plans to build a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Kecskemét, investing €800 million.
Kecskemet
Hungary
Kecskemét is a city with county rights in central Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.
From the “Economy” section
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Kecskemét has a homogeneous population, with 95% being Hungarian.
Kecskemet
Hungary
Kecskemét is a city with county rights in central Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.
From the “Demographics” section
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