According to Hungary's new constitution, effective as of 1 January 2012, the country's official name changes from "Magyar Köztársaság" (Hungarian Republic) to "Magyarország" (Hungary).
Effective on January 1, 2012, Hungary's constitution introduces a change in its official name. The previous designation, "Magyar Köztársaság," which signifies the "Hungarian Republic," is replaced with "Magyarország," representing simply "Hungary."