Population: +- 774,411
Language: Swedish, although English is widely understood
Currency: Krona (SEK) 1SEK=100 öre
Time Zone: GMT + 1
Weather: Stockholm experiences cold winters with snow, mainly between January and March. Temperatures can get very cold so warm clothing is essential. Rain falls throughout the year with June and July being the wettest months. Summers can get quite warm, but are generally quite pleasant.
Average January Temperature: -3 °C (26 °F)
Average July Temperature: 17°C (63°F)