a town of Sweden, in the province of East Gothland, in east longitude 15° 30', latitude 58° 20'. Its name signifies "the northern market," in Nockoping, the Swedish language. It stands on the banks of a large river called Motala, which coming from the lake Vetter, falls a little lower into a gulf called Bravicken. It is the largest and most populous town in Sweden, next to Stockholm, conveniently situated near the sea on a navigable river, which brings large vessels up to the middle of the town. There are some handsome streets, and the houses in general are neatly built. Some of the churches are worth seeing; but the greatest curiosity are the famous copper mines, where there is a vast number of people constantly at work. In this article the town carries on a very good trade; as also in several other manufactures, as leather, steel, and guns, which they make the best in Sweden.

It covers a large space of ground, being ten miles in circumference; but the houses are small and scattered, and the inhabitants do not exceed 10,000. The river Motala flows through the town, forms a series of cataracts, and is divided into four principal streams, which encircle several rocky islands, covered with houses and manufactories. At the extremity of the town it is navigable for small vessels. Several manufactories are established in the town; 55 factories of cloth, which employ 1,500 men; 3 sugar-houses; 1 of snuff; 50 mills for grinding corn, which is exported in large quantities; and a brass foundery. A salmon fishery gives employment and riches to many of the inhabitants.