Pesterzsébet
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Budapest
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, Hungary
Hungary
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. It is located in the southern part of the capital and is the 17th biggest district in the city. It is a mostly suburban area with approximately 70,000 residents.
History
Pesterzsébet was named until 1924 Erzsébetfalva, with a brief period of being called Leninváros during the Hungarian Soviet RepublicHungarian Soviet Republic
The Hungarian Soviet Republic or Soviet Republic of Hungary was a short-lived Communist state established in Hungary in the aftermath of World War I....
, 1924-1932 Pesterzsébet, 1932-1950 Pestszenterzsébet, 1950-1990 Pesterzsébet.
Twin towns
Pesterzsébet is tinned with: Frankfurt-Nord-OstFrankfurt
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, Germany
Germany
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, Italy
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Belin
Belin, Covasna
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, Romania
Romania
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Cristuru Secuiesc
Cristuru Secuiesc
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, Romania
Romania
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