Stockholm

Stockholm, län (county) of east-central Sweden. It lies along the Baltic Sea and surrounds Stockholm, the national capital and seat of the län’s governor, yet is administratively separate from that city. The län includes parts of the traditional landskap (provinces) of Södermanland (south) and Uppland (north). Stockholm län is a fertile lowland dotted with many lakes, and off the deeply indented coastline are numerous skerries (islands). Iron is mined in the northeastern region. Industries include metalworking, papermaking, and the manufacture of machinery and electrical equipment. Area 2,621 square miles (6,789 square km). Pop. (2005 est.) 1,872,900.