The Stockholm Region is the capital region of Sweden, centrally located in the country and facing the Baltic Sea. The political and administrative activities of the country are concentrated here. It is also one of the strongest metropolitan regions in Europe, highly developed where research and development, education and advanced services have a big influence on work and society. Despite its small population and large area, as well as 750-year history, Stockholm Region is a technologically advanced region with good infrastructure, including an efficient transportation and communications system. It is also the centre of Swedish political power. 

Short Facts 

• Area: 27.152 sq km
• Population: 2,9 million
• GDP per capita: 35.000 EUR
• Key sectors of activity: Business and financial services, IT, ICT, technical consulting, marketing, biotechnology, media, tourism
• Work force: 750.000
• Higher education: App. 30% in Stockholm and Uppsala
• University places: 80.000