The Treaty of Trianon

The Treaty of Trianon, signed in 1920, was a peace agreement that officially ended World War I between Hungary and the Allied Powers. It drastically reduced Hungary’s territory, resulting in the loss of about 72% of its land and many of its population to neighboring countries like Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. The treaty aimed to prevent future conflicts but also caused deep national resentment in Hungary. It shaped the modern borders of Hungary and significantly impacted its economy, identity, and demographics for years to come.