Stockholm

Sweden's capital city is Stockholm, which means "Swedish capital." It is the most populated urban region in both Sweden and Scandinavia, with a population of over one million people. The municipality has a population of around 975,000 people, with 1.6 million living in the urban area and 2.4 million living in the metropolitan region. The city is spread out across fourteen islands around the point where Lake Mälaren empties into the Baltic Sea. The Stockholm archipelago is a network of islands that extends eastward from the city and along the coast. Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. The region has been inhabited from the Stone Age, which dates back to the 6th millennia BC, and was officially established as a city in 1252 by Swedish politician Birger Jarl, who was born here. In addition, it serves as the county seat of Stockholm County.

Sweden's artistic, media, political, and economic centres are all located in Stockholm. The Stockholm area alone accounts for more than a third of the country's GDP and is one of the top ten most prosperous regions in Europe in terms of GDP per person. It is the biggest city in Scandinavia and the primary location for corporate headquarters in the Nordic area, earning it the designation of alpha-global city. Several of Europe's top-ranked institutions, including the Stockholm School of Economics, the Karolinska Institute, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University, are located in the city. The yearly Nobel Prize ceremonies and luncheon are held at the Stockholm Concert Hall and the Stockholm City Hall, which are both located in Stockholm. The Vasa Museum, one of the city's most cherished attractions, is the most visited non-art museum in Scandinavia, according to visitor statistics. The Stockholm metro system, which first opened its doors in 1950 and has been dubbed "the world's longest art gallery," is well-known for the design of its stations, which have been dubbed "the world's longest art museum." The national football stadium of Sweden is situated in Solna, about 15 kilometres north of the city centre. The Avicii Arena, which serves as the country's indoor arena, is located in the city's southern section. Among other things, the city was the site of the 1912 Summer Olympics and the equestrian section of the 1956 Summer Olympics, which were otherwise held in the Australian city of Melbourne.

In addition to housing the Swedish government and most of its institutions, including the highest courts of justice, Stockholm is also home to the Swedish King and Prime Minister, whose official residences are located in the city. Located next to the Parliament House is the Prime Minister's mansion, Sager House, which serves as the government's headquarters. The Riksdag (Swedish parliament) is housed in the Rosenbad building, and the government meets in the Parliament House. Swedish monarchs live and work in Stockholm Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Stockholm, while their private house is at Drottningholm Palace, which is also a World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Stockholm.