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Stockholm at a glance
Welcome to Stockholm! This beautiful city, built on 14 islands, is often called
The Venice of the North. Where else can you fish or swim in the city centre?
The abundance of nature makes it a true haven, with architecture ranging from medieval to modern.
Stockholm history
Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman was in Bishop of
Strängnäs' service at the castle of Tynnelsö. On an
especially beautiful day the fisherman caught an enormous salmon,
which he wanted to keep all for hismself. Therefore, he decided to
flee across the islands of Lake Mälaren and he ended up on an
island at the outlet of the big lake - thus becoming Stockholm's
first inhabitant.
Stockholm local information
Provinces: Södermanland and UpplandCountry: Sweden Stockholm By The Numbers:
Population: 761,721Elevation: 200 feet/ 61 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 35.5 inches/ 90 centimeters Average January Temperature: 27 degrees F/ -3 degrees C Average July Temperature: 63 degrees F/ 17 degrees C Quick Facts:
Major Industries: forestry, mining, agriculture, engineering,
high-tech manufacturing, telecommunicationsEthnic Mix: Predominantly Swedish, largest minority Finnish, with Iraqi, Iranian, Turkish and Somali communities Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, round two-pin plugs Time Zone: UTC/GMT+1 Country Dialing Code: 46 Area Code: 8 Did You Know?
Stockholm's subway is also known as the world's longest art
gallery at 68 miles/ 109 kilometers. The majority of the subway's
100 stations include paintings, sculptures and mosaics. Orientation:
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is located on the
southeastern coast of the country.
Stockholm weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
19.3" / 48.9 cm
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