Fun facts about Stockholm
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The earliest written mention of the name Stockholm dates from 1252.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
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Stockholm's oldest preserved charter was issued on 1 May 1436.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
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Over 30% of Stockholm's area is made up of waterways.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area.
From the “Geography” section
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Stockholm has the second most unicorns per capita in the world, after Silicon Valley.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area.
From the “Economy” section
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The Stockholm region is home to around 22% of Sweden's total population.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area.
From the “Demographics” section
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