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	A Brief History of Stockholm
		Stockholm is a city built on water, with 30% of the city's 4,900 km
		Another 30% of the area is made up of parks and "green zones." The population of greater Stockholm is 1.5 million, which is over 1/6 of the entire population of Sweden.
		He founded Stockholm in order to block off the water passage between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic, and within 100 years it grew to be the largest settlement in Sweden.
	www.photo.net /sweden/stockholm/history (250 words)

	Stockholm Trip Report
		Today, as Stockholm looks ahead to celebrating its 750th anniversary next year, it is a city that moves, thanks to a subway system with 100 stations and an integrated commuter rail network with 48 stations.
		Stockholm has been called the cleanest city in Europe and touts the fact that residents fish and swim in downtown waters.
		The percentage in Stockholm is greater, approaching 20 percent.
	www.cityofseattle.net /tda/trade_info/past_missions/stockholmtripreport.htm (4589 words)

	Stockholm travel guide - Wikitravel
		It is situated in the south central part of the country on the border between the provinces Uppland and Södermanland (also known as Sörmland), on the east coast, between lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea.
		Stockholm is not the oldest town in Sweden but after its establishment in the 1250s it rapidly became a national centre, having a very strategic location between a major lake (Mälaren) and the Baltic Sea.
		Though this is the hotel bar of one of Stockholms most trendy design hotels, this place still is one of the more relaxed hangouts in the Stureplan area, surrounded as it is by posh nightclubs frequented by people with a lot of money and people who want to have a lot of money.
	wikitravel.org /en/Stockholm (4828 words)

	Geografia d'Europa: material de suport
		Arlanda airport, situated 42 km north of city centre of Stockholm, is the main international airport in the Swedish airport system and the main hub for domestic traffic.
		The study indicates that the number of passengers to be handled yearly by airports in the Stockholm region in 2010 might very well be 24,5 million passengers (mppa) and in 2020 33 mppa.
		Ports of Stockholm, who is also owner of the ferry ports of Kapellskär and Nynäshamn, is planning a new port north of Nynäshamn, Norvik, for ro/ro, container and bulk transport and in a second stage also ferry terminal.
	www.ub.es /medame/stokholm.html (1808 words)

	Case studies of research and policy on migrants in cities - Stockholm
		Stockholm's share of the "million apartments" housing programme was thus concentrated in Kista, Rinkeby and Tensta in the north west and in Skärholmen in the south.
		Stockholm and the industrial belt in the Lake Mälaren region have been the main receivers of Finnish labour migrants, although industrial cities such as Göteborg, Trollhättan and Borås in the west also have quite large Finnish minorities.
		Other large groups in the Stockholm region are persons of Polish origin (12,000, approximately one third of the total Polish population in Sweden) and persons born in the republics of former Yugoslavia (12,000, representing about one eighth of their total number in Sweden).
	www.ercomer.org /metropolis/proceedings/Stockholm.html (6580 words)

	SL prepares for smart cards and road charging; Greater Stockholm Local Transport is gearing up for the launch of a ...
		SL prepares for smart cards and road charging; Greater Stockholm Local Transport is gearing up for the launch of a smart card fare collection system, the introduction of road transport congestion charging, and the construction of new lines
		GREATER Stockholm Local Transport (SL) is owned by Stockholm County Council and is responsible for all metro, light rail, suburban rail, and bus services within Stockholm County.
		The mayor of Stockholm was elected on the premise that congestion charging would not be introduced, but the prime minister overruled her the day after the mayor came into office even though they are both in the same party.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_10_45/ai_n15756664 (969 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		He was a professor of physics in Stockholm in 1895 and became director of the Nobel Institute for Physical Chemistry, Stockholm, in 1905.
		He designed the central library of Stockholm (completed 1928), but he is best known for the group of pavilions that he planned for the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930.
		SL prepares for smart cards and road charging; Greater Stockholm Local Transport (SL) is gearing up for the launch of a smart card fare collection system, the introduction of road transport congestion charging, and the construction of new lines.(Nordic Cities)
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Stockholm&StartAt=11 (829 words)

	EuroScience Open Forum 2004
		Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; set on fourteen islands surrounded by water so clean you can fish
		Stockholm, known for its cultural life and history, is ranked as one of the ten
		Stockholm is known as “The City of Science” because of its several universities and technology based industries and because the Nobel Prizes are awarded here.
	www.esof2004.org /stockholm.asp (148 words)

	QTMagazine.com - Stockholm: Venice of the North - - There's no better hub for exploring Scandi
		Stockholm is beautifully situated on 14 islands separated by wide bays, broad channels and narrow waterways.
		Stockholm's Viking heritage may be enjoyed by taking a boat trip to see the remains of the old capital at Birka and the 1,000-year-old town of Sigtuna.
		Stockholm is also a city of the sea, located as it is on the edge of the world's largest archipelago of more than 25,000 islands.
	www.qtmagazine.com /article.cfm?section=21&id=12884 (867 words)

	Metropolitan Stockholm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Metropolitan Stockholm (also known as Greater Stockholm or, in Swedish, "Storstockholm"), is a metropolitan area surrounding the Swedish capital of Stockholm.
		Metropolitan Stockholm is divided into 5 areas: Stockholm City Centre, South Stockholm, West Stockholm in the city of Stockholm; and the Northern suburbs and Southern suburbs, which consists of several municipalities.
		Metropolitan Stockholm consists of almost all municipalities in Stockholm County.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Metropolitan_Stockholm (183 words)

	Scandinavian Tourist Board - Japan - English -
		Sightseeing spots on the outskirts of Stockholm are concentrated in an area about an hour from the center by car or train.
		The archipelago consisting of 24, 000 islands around Stockholm is much-loved by the local people, who keep summer houses there and spend their weekends and summer holidays boating and enjoying nature.
		From Stockholm, there is a one-way 3-hour canal tour every day during the summer and day trips are also recommended.
	www.visitscandinavia.or.jp /en/sweden/greater_stockholm.aspx (869 words)

	Tribuneindia... Travel
		Stockholm is an interesting blend of the old and the modern.
		Inside at least half of the stations of the underground there are paintings, frescoes, sculptures, murals and every other kind of expression of creativity and the eccentricity of hundreds of artists who have contributed year by year to the enriching of this uniquely amazing, the longest art exhibition in the world.
		The Stockholm run held in September covers a distance of 21098 metres and the Lidingo run held in October, the world’s largest cross-country run, 30 km for men and 15 km for women, attracts a world record of over 25,000 runners each year.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99jan24/sunday/travel.htm (2028 words)

	Stockholm's Green Infrastructure - Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Greater Stockholm has retained a great deal of its natural and cultural landscape.
		Even in the city of Stockholm the undeveloped area (land and water) is 47% of the total area.
		That means that most of the stockholmers have good public transport as well as green areas in the vicinity.
	www.cardiff.ac.uk /archi/programmes/cost8/case/greenblue/stockholmgreen.html (1632 words)

	The History of Stockholm, Sweden.
		The name Stockholm is first heard of in the chronicle of Eric (Eriks krönikan), probably written between 1322 and 1332.
		By the end of the 17th century, Stockholm had changed once more, knights, Royal emissaries, and merchants rich enough, had palaces and large castles constructed, such as the House of the Knights, and the Royal Palace.
		Stockholm was, during the 18th century, known as a cultural centre and an important trade centre.
	www.sverigeturism.se /smorgasbord/smorgasbord/provincial/stockholm/history (693 words)

	Stockholm BioScience - A Solid Foundation
		300 life science companies are located in the greater Stockholm area- the vast majority of them close to three universities and the inner city of Stockholm.
		Stockholm BioScience supports multidisciplinary research collaboration between top scientists from the universities, with the ambition to establish research programs that will compete with the best in the world.
		The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of the universities and of Stockholm as an internationally leading region for biotechnology.
	www.ki.se /sbs/sid2/sid2.html (243 words)

	Stockholm's Syndrome - WSJ.com
		From January through July, Stockholm tested one of the world's most sophisticated traffic-management systems as part of a plan to reduce gridlock, lower smog levels and improve quality of life in the city.
		Urban planners and city officials from as far away as Bangkok and New York traveled to Stockholm during the trial to review how it might be adapted to their own cities.
		Westman worried that the system wouldn't be able to identify cars in the harsh Stockholm winters because of all the salt, snow and dirt on the roads and vehicles.
	online.wsj.com /public/article/SB115681726625048040-EUnR6ZIUWDHuciTlihVMfsWGErc_20070906.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top (1366 words)

	Stockholm Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Stockholm is the jewel in Europe's summer tiara.
		Stockholm is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful national capitals in the world.
		While in Stockholm, have a drink at the Ice Bar, where the ceiling, floor, walls, tables and glassware are all made of ice.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/sweden/stockholm (284 words)

	Stockholm: Postcard from the Swedish capital - Travel Writing from Travel Insights
		Stockholm central is made up of 14 islands, which themselves form part of the greater Stockholm archipelago.
		A bridge is clearly marked on the map, but several hundred Stockholmers are taking the short cut straight across the ice which collects between many of the islands.
		The tower is deliciously warm after trudging through the snow and, looking out over Stockholm on this crisp winter's day, we could see a spattering of islands lodged between the glacial waters.
	www.travelinsights.org /writing/postcards/stockholm.html (853 words)

	Stockholm
		Within a hundred years, Stockholm was the largest city in Sweden, dominated by an impregnable castle (which was never taken by force) and surrounded by a defensive wall.
		Stockholm's coastal archipelago (skärgård) consists of at least 24,000 islands and is served by one of the largest antique steamer fleets anywhere in Europe.
		Stockholm is built on islands, except for the modern centre (Norrmalm), focused on the ugly Sergels Torg.
	www.aol.com.au /site/aol/travel/destinations/stockholm.html (2934 words)

	Stockholm Hotels, Travel, Tourism, Tours, and Stockholm Vacations
		Stockholm is located on the islands separating Lake Malaren from the Baltic Sea.
		Stockholm originated on the narrow Strommen channel that connects the lake to the sea.
		In addition to having superb shopping, lively festivals, and royal palaces, Stockholm is home to a slew of world-class museums including the famed Vasamuseet, which showcases the world’s oldest ship, the Royal Warship Vasa.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /stockholm-sweden/travel.html (311 words)

	Stockholm information for the cruise passenger
		Stockholm has 100 art galleries and 70 museums, which is the single greatest concentration of galleries and museums in one place in the world.
		Stockholm is the site of Ekoparken, the world’s first park devoted to the preservation of the environment and to a sustainable society.
		Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and is buried in Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm.
	www.stockholmcruise.com /templates/importpage____1117.aspx (631 words)

	SL prepares for smart cards and road charging; Greater Stockholm Local Transport is gearing up for the launch of a ...
		SL prepares for smart cards and road charging; Greater Stockholm Local Transport is gearing up for the launch of a smart card fare collection system, the introduction of road transport congestion charging, and the construction of new lines
		GREATER Stockholm Local Transport (SL) is owned by Stockholm County Council and is responsible for all metro, light rail, suburban rail, and bus services within Stockholm County.
		The mayor of Stockholm was elected on the premise that congestion charging would not be introduced, but the prime minister overruled her the day after the mayor came into office even though they are both in the same party.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_10_45/ai_n15756664 (969 words)

	Stockholm Smart Travel Tips \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide
		Stockholm has an excellent bus system, which is operated by SL (Stockholm Local Traffic).
		If you plan to travel within the greater Stockholm area extensively during a 24-hour period, you can purchase a 24-hour pass for SKr 95 and a 72-hour pass for SKr 180.
		Driving in Stockholm is often deliberately frustrated by city planners, who have imposed many restrictions to keep traffic down.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=stockholm@152&cur_section=tra&pg=2 (842 words)

	Map of greater Stockholm
		Stockholm was founded 750 years ago and is built across 15 islands located where Lake Mälaren (in the left lower corner) joins the Baltic Sea (to the upper right).
		East of Stockholm lies the world's largest archipelago - a vacation paradise comprising some 25.000 islands.
		If you need something bigger than this, click here for our big map of the greater Stockholm area (1 Mb).
	www.visit-stockholm.com /about-stockholm/greater-stockholm.htm (112 words)

	Antisemitism And Racism
		In Stockholm a rally organized by the Liberal Party Youth Organization (LUF), with a large Jewish turnout, was attacked by masked demonstrators who had participated in a pro-Palestinian rally that same day.
		For example, there was an apparent arson attempt on the Stockholm synagogue on the eve of Yom Kippur, when traces of a flammable liquid were discovered on the door of the building.
		Among the others, a Stockholm rabbi and his son were harassed in March by two men, reportedly of Middle Eastern origin, who shouted antisemitic slurs, and a Göteborg rabbi received several bomb threats, forcing the police to evacuate his building in April.
	www.tau.ac.il /Anti-Semitism/asw2002-3/sweden.htm (2302 words)

	Stockholm Cruising Capital
		Stockholmers buy some of their Christmas presents and a good bit of the food for the Christmas table here.
		Stockholm's oldest neighbourhood, Gamla Stan, is full of little shops and restaurants with cheery Christmas décor and atmosphere, and hosts a renowned Christmas market at Stortorget square.
		Drottninggatan is one of Stockholm's longest pedestrian streets and glitters with Christmas lights and decorations.
	www.stockholmcruise.com /templates/importpage____1095.aspx (753 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Superbly Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Greater Stockholm's 1.8 million residents live on 14 islands that are woven together by 54 bridges.
		Gawk at Stockholm's glittering City Hall, an impressive mix of 8 million bricks, 19 million chips of gilt mosaic, and lots of city pride.
		To joyride Stockholm's canals, hop on a sightseeing cruise — Stockholm Sightseeing's "Historical Canal" tour is handy.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/scan/stockholm.htm (667 words)

	Swimming in Stockholm
		Everything Stockholm residents need to know about swimming in the greater Stockholm area, with a detailed list of swimming areas, all accessable by mass transit or car.
		There are 30 areas in and around Stockholm designated for outdoor swimming, and the facilities vary.
		A sjö is a part of the sea that extends far into the land: there are sjö extending into the north Stockholm counties of Sollentuna and Norrviken, for example.
	www.parentnetsweden.com /Infopages/Resources/sports_rec_directory/swim_stockholm.htm (367 words)

	Travel Channel :: Fodor's Guides :: Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Stockholm has an excellent bus system, which is operated by SL (Stockholm Local Traffic).
		There's also a pass called a Rabattkupong, valid for both subway and buses; it costs SKr 80 and is good for 10 trips downtown (fewer if you travel in more zones) within the greater Stockholm area.
		If you plan to travel within the greater Stockholm area extensively during a 24-hour period, you can purchase a 24-hour pass for SKr 95 and a 72-hour pass for SKr 180.
	travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/stockholm/tips_20028_1.html (656 words)

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