> Which capital city is spread across 14 islands?And the answer: Stockholm.As the capital of Sweden, Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia. The citystretches across 14 islands, where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Knownfor its beautiful architecture and many bridges, Stockholm is also home to theNobel Prize Museum, which produces its famous award ceremony each year.Photo credit: ©Eugenijus Radlinskas/Flickr.While Stockholm is far from thelargest European city (paling in comparison to Paris, Berlin, and other majorEuropean capitals), it's sometimes known as the World's Smallest Big City.Stockholm's spot on the world stage comes from its larger-than-life culturalcapital. With musicians, athletes, writers and actors known across the world,superb art galleries, museums and theaters, Stockholm is the largest of theNordic cities, giving it a unique place within Northern Europe. Stockholm is completely free of heavy industry, making it one of the cleanestcities in Europe. With parks and green spaces in abundance, tourists often flockto the Nordic capital for its natural appeal as well as its culturalsensibilities. Sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North, gorgeous andhistoric architecture decorates the city alongside waterways and open spaces. As if that wasn't enough, Stockholm enjoys nearly 24 hours of sunlight in thesummer months. Thanks to its close positioning to the North Pole, summer daysare unimaginably long, while the winter is remarkably dark (the sun sets asearly as 2:40 PM). Learn more about the history and culture of Stockholm here[https://theculturetrip.com/europe/sweden/articles/10-fascinating-things-you-need-to-know-about-stockholm/].