This is the 12754th most frequent Swedish word.
stat
"Stat" in Swedish means "state" or "nation."
In this sentence, 'stat' is used to refer to a sovereign nation or country.
Sverige är en stat i Europa.
Sweden is a state in Europe.
Here, 'statens' (the state's) describes possession and refers to the government or authoritative management of the state.
Statens beslut påverkar alla medborgare.
The government's decision affects all citizens.
In this context, 'statens' (state's) denotes possession of buildings owned or maintained by the state or government.