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Karlstad is a city in Värmland, Sweden. Karlstad is built on the river delta where Sweden's longest river, Klarälven, runs into Sweden's largest lake, Vänern. It has the second largest lake port in the country after Västerĺs.

Karlstad is often associated with sunshine and the symbol for Karlstad is a happy sun. Karlstad is reputed to be one of the sunniest towns in Sweden and a local waitress, known as "Sola i Karlstad" (Sun in Karlstad) for her sunny disposition is also commemorated with a statue.

Sweden´s longest stone arch bridge can be found in Karlstad. The bridge was built 1761-1811 and is 168 meters long.

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