Sweden – Sweden's capital is Stockholm

(Pronounced sweed-uhn and stock-home)

To remember the capital of Sweden, use the following mnemonic:

The swedes were enormous (Sweden); the problem was how to get this stock home (Stockholm).

Interesting facts about Stockholm:

- Archipelago Capital: Stockholm is uniquely built across 14 islands connected by over 50 bridges, seamlessly blending urban life with the surrounding Baltic Sea and sparkling waterways.

- Nobel Prize Hub: The capital is globally renowned as the host of the annual Nobel Prize award ceremonies and banquet, celebrating world-changing achievements in science, literature, and peace.

- Vasa Museum: The capital houses the world’s only intact 17th-century ship, the majestic Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged over 300 years later to be displayed in a custom-built museum.