Stockholm: Quick Facts

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Riddar Island, Stockholm

Map highlighting Sweden in northern Europe, shaded in tan, with surrounding countries labeled, including Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Russia, as well as nearby bodies of water such as the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The capital city, Stockholm, is marked within Sweden.

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Aerial view of central Stockholm, Sweden, showing historic buildings on islands surrounded by water, with bridges connecting the city and a boat in the foreground.

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