Stockholm - Wikipedia
WEBStockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden. The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's GDP, and is among the top 10 regions in Europe by GDP per capita. Considered a global city, it is the largest in Scandinavia and the main centre for corporate headquarters in the Nordic region.
Stockholm | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Stockholm, capital and largest city of Sweden. Stockholm is located at the junction of Lake Mälar (Mälaren) and Salt Bay (Saltsjön), an arm of the Baltic Sea, opposite the Gulf of Finland. The city is built upon numerous islands as well as the mainland of Uppland and Södermanland.
History of Stockholm - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Stockholm, capital of Sweden, for many centuries coincided with the development of what is today known as Gamla stan, the Stockholm Old Town. Stockholm's raison d'être always was to be the Swedish capital and by far the largest city in the country.
Stockholm - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBStockholm is the capital city of Sweden. It is also the biggest city in Sweden. It is on the east coast of the country. The city is built on islands, with canals and open water in the inner city. Stockholm is found between Sweden's third largest lake, Mälaren, and the Baltic Sea. Tyresta National Park is near Stockholm.
Geography of Stockholm - Wikipedia
WEBThe City of Stockholm is situated on fourteen islands and on the banks to the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The city centre is virtually situated on the water. The area of Stockholm is one of several places in Sweden with a joint valley terrain. [1]
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden – an urban city close to nature ...
WEBStockholm – a historical hotspot. Stockholm was officially founded in 1252 by the Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. By the end of the 13th century, it had grown to become Sweden’s biggest city, serving as the country’s political centre and royal residence – facing several sieges over the centuries.
Stockholm – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBStockholm is Sweden's capital and largest city, with nearly a million inhabitants in the city, and 2.4 million within Stockholm County (as of 2021). The inner city is made up of 14 islands across Lake Mälaren and three streams into the brackish Baltic Sea , with the Stockholm archipelago with some 24,000 islands, islets and skerries.
Stockholm summary | Britannica
WEBStockholm, City (pop., 2020 est.: city, 975,551; urban agglom.: 1,767,108), capital of Sweden. Built on numerous islands and peninsulas connected by old bridges and modern overpasses, Stockholm is regarded as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. According to tradition, Swedish ruler Birger Jarl founded Stockholm c. 1250.
Stockholm | Capital City, Archipelago, Islands | Britannica
WEBArticle History. Stockholm, län (county) of east-central Sweden. It lies along the Baltic Sea and surrounds Stockholm, the national capital and seat of the län ’s governor, yet is administratively separate from that city. The län includes parts of the traditional landskap (provinces) of Södermanland (south) and Uppland (north).
Stockholm – Wikipedia
WEBStockholm är Sveriges huvudstad [ 4] och största stad samt landets kulturella, politiska, mediala och ekonomiska centrum. Stockholm ligger vid Mälarens utlopp i Östersjön, på gränsen mellan landskapen Södermanland och Uppland.
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