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Bookmark & shareStockholm is the jewel in Europe's summer tiara.
Stockholm is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful national capitals in the world. The Old Town is particularly spectacular, and walking around the city's waterways and parks is a glorious way to spend a week-long stretch of European summer.
This lovely, lively city, with its maritime bent and international flavour, is a magnet for immigrants as well as tourists. Over 15% of greater Stockholm's population are immigrants. Just stroll through the quaint streets, and you'll hear everything from Polish to Japanese.
Fast Facts
Population
760,000
Currency
Name: Swedish Krona
Code: SEK
Symbol: Sk
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Swedish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+46
Weights & Measures
Metric
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