[stok-hohm, -hohlm; Sw. stawk-hawlm] 
| the chief seaport in and the capital of Sweden, in the SE part. 647,214; with suburbs 1,493,546. |
[sweed-n] | a kingdom in N Europe, in the E part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. 8,946,193; 173,732 sq. mi. (449,964 sq. km). Capital: Stockholm. |
| Stock·holm (stŏk'hōlm', -hōm') The capital and largest city of Sweden, in the eastern part of the country on the Baltic Sea. Founded in the mid-13th century, it grew as a trade center allied with the Hanseatic League. Stockholm became the official capital of Sweden in 1634. The Nobel Institute is here. Population: 783,000. |
Capital of Sweden and largest city in the country, located in southern Sweden on the Baltic Sea.
Note: Each year the Nobel Prizes (except the prize for peace) are awarded in Stockholm.
Constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, in the eastern part of Scandinavia. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm.
Note: Traditionally neutral, Sweden maintained its neutrality through both World War I and World War II.
Note: It is known for its advanced and comprehensive social welfare legislation.
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