The Kingdom of Hungary was a historical state in Central Europe that existed from the year 1000 until 1946. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1867 until the end of World War I in 1918. The kingdom was known for its rich cultural heritage, including contributions to art, music, and literature. The capital city was Budapest, which remains the capital of modern Hungary. The kingdom was characterized by a diverse population, including ethnic Hungarians, Slovaks, Romanians, and Croats. After World War I, the kingdom was dissolved, leading to the establishment of the modern Hungarian state.