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Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. It is the biggest city in the Nordic countries. About one million people live there. The city sits on fourteen islands. These islands are where a big lake meets the sea.
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- Stockholm is built across fourteen islands where a big lake flows into the sea, making it a city surrounded by water.
- The Stockholm metro train system that opened in 1950 is so beautifully decorated that people call it the longest art gallery in the world.
- Stockholm hosts the famous Nobel Prize ceremonies every year, which celebrate the most important achievements in science, medicine, literature, and peace around the world.
People have lived in Stockholm for a very long time. The first people came there thousands of years ago. The city was officially started in the year 1252. A man named Birger Jarl founded it. He was an important Swedish leader.
Stockholm is very important to Sweden. It is the center for business, art, and government. Many big companies have their offices there. The city is also home to famous schools. These schools teach medicine, technology, and business to students.
Stockholm has amazing things to see and do. One museum has a real old ship inside it. The subway system is like an art gallery underground. The city held big sports games in 1912. Every year, important prizes are given out there.
The Swedish government works in Stockholm. The king and queen live there too. The prime minister, who runs the country, lives there as well. Stockholm makes a lot of money for Sweden. It is one of the most important cities in all of Europe.
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