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 Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, linked by lakes and canals with the interior of the country.
Stockholm is the seat of government, Parliament (the Riksdag) and the Supreme Court and the see of a Roman Catholic archbishop, with a University and several other higher educational establishments and scientific institutes, an Academy of Music, many libraries, a great variety of cultural institutions and the Nobel Institute.
Stockholm originally grew up on the islands of Stadsholm, Helgeandsholm and Riddarholm, which were fortified by Birger Jarl in 1252 in order to protect the townspeople against the attacks to which they were continually exposed, particularly from the sea.
www.planetware.com /sweden/stockholm-s-upp-stock.htm   (408 words)

  
 History of Stockholm, NY
STOCKHOLM, the ninth town organized, was one of the original "Ten Townships No 2" It was erected from Massena jurisdiction by legislative act passed February 21, 1806.
West Stockholm.- This pretty village is situated in the southwest part of the town, on the west branch of the St. Regis, and has been locally known as "Bickneyville," from Amos Bicknell, the pioneer, whose settlement and building of the mills has been mentioned.
Winthrop.- This is the name of the village formerly called "Stockholm," or "Stockholm Depot," situated on the O. and L. Railroad, near the confluence of the east and west branches of the St. Regis.
history.rays-place.com /ny/stockholm-ny.htm   (2568 words)

  
 Stockholm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stockholm is located on the east coast of Sweden at the mouth of Lake Mälaren and the adjacent Stockholm archipelago, a site renowned for its natural beauty.
Stockholm is often referred to as "the Venice of Scandinavia" because of its many water channels.
The large Stockholm archipelago is served by the Waxholmsbolaget archipelago boats.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stockholm   (3534 words)

  
 Stockholm Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Stockholm is a city in the flush of its second youth.
Stockholm's 1 million or so inhabitants have, almost as one, realized that their city is one to rival Paris, London, New York, or any other great metropolis.
Stockholm has become a city of design, fashion, innovation, technology, and world-class food, pairing homegrown talent with international standard.
fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=stockholm@152&...   (287 words)

  
 Case studies of research and policy on migrants in cities - Stockholm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
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)

  
 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.
Lies 100 km southwest of Stockholm, 10km from the town of Nyköping.
wikitravel.org /en/Stockholm   (4489 words)

  
 Development Areas - business guide to the Stockholm region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
Stockholm City West is one of the most interesting urban development projects in Europe today.
Stockholm BioScience is a large urban development project that will extend the Stockholm city centre north to Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Karolinska University Hospital.
Hammarby Sjöstad is a new integrated part of Stockholm's inner city with a special focus on the environment and free access to the water.
www.stockholmbusinessregion.se /templates/page____12258.aspx   (352 words)

  
 Stockholm, NY - SLCHA
Stockholm is about 8 miles northeast of Potsdam, New York on US 11.
The Band Jacket worn by Silas Riggs, clarinet player in the Stockholm Cornet Band, is currently on display as part of the Town of Stockholm exhibit at the SLCHA.
By 1878, the West Stockholm Foundry was operated by Bartlette and Smith, who also manufactured plows, horse-powers and butter churns.
www.slcha.org /exhibits/stockholm.php   (232 words)

  
 Alexandra Hotel Stockholm - Stockholm, Sweden
• When arriving to Stockholm City by national train or by the Airport-coaches or the Express train from the airport, you will be at the Centralstation in the very centre of the capital.
• From E18 / E20 (from north, east and west) follow E18 to the east and E4 to the south, continue towards Stockholm C and Södermalm.
The hotel serves as the perfect gateway to explore the rich cultural history evident on the streets of Stockholm.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/36396-Alexandra-Hotel-Stockholm   (913 words)

  
 Trip to Stockholm city: The Drottingholm Palace, Ulriksdal, Waldemarsudde and other places to visit in Stockholm
The construction of the Drottingholm Palace at Lovon west of Stockholm — the so called The Swedish Versaille — started around 1660.
Since 1981 the palace is the domicile of the Royal family.
Ulriksdal is one of the most beautiful castles around Stockholm.
stockholmhistory.info /Palaces_of_Stockholm.html   (160 words)

  
 Stockholm Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stockholm Municipality is the largest Swedish municipality in terms of population.
Of the municipal population, all but 200 people are considered living in the town of Stockholm, an urban area further extending into ten other municipalities.
Unofficially Stockholm is divided into three major parts: Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden), South Stockholm (Söderort) and West Stockholm (Västerort).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stockholm_Municipality   (303 words)

  
 Five Stars of Scandinavia -- TREASURES OF THE KINGS ROAD WEST 2006
Nestled between Sweden and Norway to the west and Russia to the east is Finland, rich in natural beauty, heritage, history.
Your journey explores the scenic southern region of Finland, the culturally and historically rich King's Road, stretching west from Stockholm to Helsinki and to the 750-year old city of Turku, a must-see for history lovers.
Its 13th century castle is Finland's most important building; the city's cathedral is the seat of the Lutheran Church of Finland and a national shrine.
www.5stars-of-scandinavia.com /semi_escorted/kingsroadwest.htm   (465 words)

  
 February - business guide to the Stockholm region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
Stockholm Business region is together with the Canadian Embassy arranging a programme for Research in Motion (RIM) Chief Operating Officer and one of Blackberry´s leading strategists Don Morrison.
Norway’s Locus has formed a Swedish subsidiary and is opening an office in the Greater Stockholm municipality of Solna.
The organisers are the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm Innovation and Growth and technology weekly Ny Teknik.
www.stockholmbusinessregion.se /templates/page____17903.aspx   (392 words)

  
 West Stockholm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
West Stockholm (Västerort) is the western part of the City of Stockholm in Sweden.
The City of Stockholm also belongs to the Stockholm Metropolitan Area.
West Stockholm is divided into 44 districts, which are organized in five boroughs: Bromma borough, Hässelby-Vällingby borough, Kista borough, Rinkeby borough and Spånga-Tensta borough.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Stockholm   (81 words)

  
 West Stockholm Weather
Weather news for the area around West Stockholm, NY.
West winds will be from 5 to 10 mph and will shift to the north and 10 to 15 mph in the...
We mean a lot - more than seven inches fell downtown, more than six in southern Brazoria County, just as much in east Harris County and part of Liberty County.
www.topix.net /weather/west-stockholm-ny   (474 words)

  
 Clarkson University - News - Abrantes Of West Stockholm Recipient Of Asee Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
Abrantes Of West Stockholm Recipient Of Asee Fellowship
Antonio E. Abrantes of West Stockholm, N.Y., a graduate student at Clarkson University, is the recipient of a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
The 36-month fellowship is awarded to those who are seeking a Ph.D. in their respective field, and covers full tuition and mandatory fees.
www.clarkson.edu /news/print.php?id=9   (188 words)

  
 West Stockholm, New York NY, profile (Saint Lawrence County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
West Stockholm is in Saint Lawrence County, in the Ogdensburg-Massena metro area.
Sections below provide additional information and links about West Stockholm travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Saint Lawrence County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather.
Commercial FM radio stations in or near West Stockholm
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=57689   (421 words)

  
 Sweden_Gallery
Stockholm archipelago is unique, thousands of islands in the Baltic Sea outsid Stockholm.
Much can be said about the history of this island, but I'll confine my self to say that in the beginning of this millennium it was an important Hanseatic city.
There is two small islands west of Gotland, that is declared as a nature sanctuary.
web.comhem.se /~u70316096/html/Sweden_Gallery.html   (123 words)

  
 SCANDIC ALVIK -BROMMA, Stockholm, Sweden
Suites with terraces and an extensive view of Stockholm from the 11th floor.
Distance to Bromma Airport 7 km, Arlanda Airport 45 km, Stockholm City 5 km.
Extensive view of stockholm from the 11th floor.
www.stockholm-hotels.ws /hotels/scandic-hotel-alvik.html   (328 words)

  
 Best Western Mornington Hotel Bromma Stockholm. Stockholm Hotels, Apartments, Bed & Breakfast, Guest House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
Hotels in Stockholm, Apartments in Stockholm, Guest House in Stockholm, Bed and Breakfast in Stockholm.
The proximity of our hotel to all, that Stockholm has to offer is an undisputable advantage.
In brief, the friendly hospitality, the first-class services of this hotel and its proximity to most of the points of interest make it a preferred choice.
www.hotel-d.com /en/YFs5I/best-western-mornington-hotel-bromma-stockholm.html   (328 words)

  
 West Stockholm Hotels: Compare West Stockholm, NY Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
Compare West Stockholm hotel rates at major hotels including Hilton, Sheraton and Best Western.
Compare West Stockholm hotel rates and availability across dozens of sites on the internet.
Winner of 7 consecutive Gold Hospitality Awards, the Comfort Suites of Canton NY is...
www.sidestep.com /hotel/city/US/NY/West_Stockholm   (403 words)

  
 West Stockholm, NY (Saint Lawrence County) - housing guide - ePodunk
West Stockholm, NY (Saint Lawrence County) - housing guide - ePodunk
New York > All counties > Saint Lawrence County > West Stockholm
Homes for sale in the West Stockholm area
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/movInfo.php?locIndex=57689   (220 words)

  
 Webcams - Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, webcams, scandinavian webcams, ...
Västerås - view on Stora Gatan in Västerås, a city west of Stockholm.
Marstrand Cam - a sail-harbour on the west coast; a popular place in summer crowded with yachts and people.
Foerde - west coast of Norway in fjord country.
www.cultureconnect.com /webcams/scaneurope.htm   (411 words)

  
 BestSweden
In Stockholm explore the myriad islands that make this lovely city the Venice of the North.
Then drive 3-5 hours west from Lakeland to Sweden’s West Coast, home to charming coastal towns tucked among the inlets and islands of Bohuslän.
Package comes with car rental from Stockholm to Gothenburg, plus city passes good for public transportation, museums, and attractions in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
www.homeatfirst.com /bestswed.htm   (282 words)

  
 West Stockholm Roommates - West Stockholm Roommate Service
Find roommates in West Stockholm, New York with Roommates.com.
Browse hundreds of profiles with photos, search and contact potential West Stockholm roommates for free.
Roommates.com is the Web's most popular roommate finder and roommate search service, receiving over 50,000 visits and 1,000,000 page views per day.
location.roommates.com /new+york/west+stockholm.html   (146 words)

  
 Stockholm Hotels, Hotel Reservations, Deals
Scandic hotel Bromma - a relaxing hotel, located in the centre of west Stockholm, one of Sweden´s busiest corporate regions.
The hotel is the perfect spot for your stay in Stockholm, whether you are here on business or pleasure; close to the city, but in the peace and quiet of Bromma.
The hotel is situated close to Drottningholms Palave, with its unique theatre and recntly renovated China Palace, these are places not to be missed when you stay with us.
www.gocheap.com /sweden/stockholm-hotels-5.html   (459 words)

  
 East-West Center: News & Events: Fixing Japan's Economy
The East-West Center, the University of Hawaii, the Stockholm School of Economics, the Japan-United States Friendship Commission, and the Japan Information Access Project (JIAP) co-sponsored a symposium on Fixing Japan’s Economy.
The Symposium was held at the National Press Club, First Amendment Room, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, DC on April 8, 2002 from 9 AM to 2 PM, with luncheon from 12:30-2 PM.
Gillian Tett, former Tokyo correspondent for the Financial Times and currently working on a book on Japanese banking reforms, moderated the program.
www.eastwestcenter.org /events-ce-detail.asp?conf_ID=664   (262 words)

  
 Clarkson University - News - Lavoie Of West Stockholm To Receive Clarkson University Teaching Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
Clarkson University - News - Lavoie Of West Stockholm To Receive Clarkson University Teaching Award
Lavoie Of West Stockholm To Receive Clarkson University Teaching Award
The information includes the reasons for choosing this particular teacher,influenced the student, and an actual situation in which the teacher demonstrated characteristics of an outstanding educator.
www.clarkson.edu /news/print.php?id=536   (348 words)

  
 West Stockholm News
Front Page » New York News » West Stockholm
Local news for West Stockholm, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
On the southern shore of the lake Friday, standing on a patch of land where wary British soldiers and their Indian allies once scanned the horizon for French attackers, tourism officials announced a festival...
www.topix.net /city/west-stockholm-ny   (579 words)

  
 Otel.com | West Stockholm Cheap Hotel | West Stockholm Discount Hotel | West Stockholm Budget Hotel | West Stockholm ...
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www.otel.com /areas/west_stockholm.htm   (123 words)

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