Divisions
The city is divided into 18 boroughs as regulated by the City Council. In looser terms, the city is also divided into three major parts:
- Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden)
- South Stockholm (Söderort)
- West Stockholm (Västerort)
Surrounding the city is the Stockholm Metropolitan Area.
Read more about this topic: Geography Of Stockholm
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