Geography of Ancient Rome
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3rd Grade
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Joseph Anderson
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Ancient Rome Geography
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Where is Rome located?
Italy is a boot-shaped country and forms a peninsula into the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient Rome was a city surrounded by seven hills, located along the Tiber River in central Italy. The Tiber River provided a waterway to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Natural barriers helped protect Rome from its enemies for many years. The Alps Mountains to the North and the Apennine Mountains to the east, running the length of Italy for protection. Rome was located inland about fifteen miles and controlled the Tiber River, so it could not be easily attacked by sea.
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Climate in Italy
Italy's mild climate was attractive to ancient settlers. Temperatures rarely dip below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall amounts to about 30 inches per year
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Ancient Rome was located by a river on a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Ancient Rome spread throughout the Mediterranean region and most of western Europe.
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Rome is a city located in present-day Italy.
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