
Fun Facts About Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is uniquely situated across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North". This geography is the result of post-glacial isostatic rebound; following the last ice age, the removal of massive glaciers caused the Earth's crust to slowly rise, a process that continues today at a rate of approximately 4 millimeters per year. This ongoing geological shift has transformed former Viking waterways into dry land over centuries. Beneath the city's surface lies the world's longest art gallery within the Stockholm metro system, known as…
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