Stockholm
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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.