Stockholm Provinces: Södermanland and Uppland Country: Sweden
Stockholm By The Numbers:
Population: 761,721 Elevation: 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, telecommunications Ethnic 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.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Stockholm Travel Experiences
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Sverige by land and by sea
A and I arrived in Stockholm on a beautiful, cool, sun-drenched day. We were ready to explore this capital city spread on several islands... Continue reading »
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Stockholm
Our ship was able to dock very close to the old centre of Stockholm, Galma Stada. We realise we must be in Scandinavia, because we... Continue reading »
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Proud to be a Swede
Finally made it to my homeland. Thank goodness Stockholm is a clean and wonderful city that is rich in both history and heritage.&n... Continue reading »
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Stockholm - the people you meet make all the diff...
Well the day after National Day in Norway I flew from Bergen to Stockholm. Not bad for $55 all-inclusive and flying to/from the major air... Continue reading »
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Countdown...
Hello from a chilly Stockholm. Hats, Scarfs and ridiculously large anoraks are evrywhere to be seen. Meanwhile there is less than 40 hour... Continue reading »
Popular Stockholm Hotels
- Radisson Sas Arlandia Hotel
- Hotel Rival
- Adlon Hotel
- Sheraton Stockholm
- First Hotel Reisen
- City BackPackers Hostel
- Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel
- Hotel Diplomat
- STF Fridhemsplan
- Scandic Hotel Sergel Plaza
