Geography of Stockholm
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An old map of Stockholm City showing the intricate set of islands
The Geography of Stockholm in Sweden. The City of Stockholm is situated on fourteen islands and on the banks to the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The city centre is virtually situated on the water.
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Islands
- Beckholmen
- Djurgården
- Helgeandsholmen - Location of Riksdag Building.
- Kastellholmen
- Kungsholmen
- Lilla Essingen (Smaller Essingen)
- Långholmen
- Reimersholme
- Riddarholmen
- Skeppsholmen
- Stadsholmen - Virtually synonymous with Gamla stan.
- Stora Essingen (Larger Essingen)
- Strömsborg
- Södermalm
Places
- Riddarfjärden, Riddarholmskyrkan
- Stockholms ström
- Gamla Stan
- Norrmalmstorg
- Sergels Torg
- Djurgården, Gröna Lund
Divisions
The city is divided into 18 boroughs as regulated by the City Council. In more loose terms the city is also divided into three major parts:
- Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden)
- South Stockholm (Söderort)
- West Stockholm (Västerort)
Surrounding the city is the Stockholm Metropolitan Area.
Coordinates
Coordinates: Template:Coor dm.