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| − | '''Rome''' (Italian ''Roma'') is the capital city of [[Italy]], as well as it's most populous city. Rome is located on the western side of the [[Italian Peninsula]], on the east of the [[Tiber River]]. The total population of Rome is approximately 2.8 million. The territory of the | + | '''Rome''' (Italian ''Roma'') is the capital city of [[Italy]], as well as it's most populous city. Rome is located on the western side of the [[Italian Peninsula]], on the east of the [[Tiber River]]. The total population of Rome is approximately 2.8 million. The territory of the independent state of [[Vatican City|the Vatican]] is entirely contained within Rome. It is the third most-visited tourist destination in the EU<ref>[http://www.euromonitor.com/Top_150_City_Destinations_London_Leads_the_Way]</ref> |
Rome is best known as the capital of the [[Roman Republic]] and [[Roman Empire]], and quite possibly the most important city in the world during [[Pax Romana]]. | Rome is best known as the capital of the [[Roman Republic]] and [[Roman Empire]], and quite possibly the most important city in the world during [[Pax Romana]]. | ||
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Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the [[Roman Forums]]. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.{{fact}} | Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the [[Roman Forums]]. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.{{fact}} | ||
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| − | == See Also == | ||
[[Image:Trevi.jpg|thumb|Trevi Fountain]] | [[Image:Trevi.jpg|thumb|Trevi Fountain]] | ||
*[[Ancient Rome]] | *[[Ancient Rome]] | ||
| − | == External Links == | + | ==External Links== |
*[http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/ 3-D Visualization of the Ancient City of Rome from the University of Virginia] | *[http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/ 3-D Visualization of the Ancient City of Rome from the University of Virginia] | ||
*[http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html Ancient Rome] | *[http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html Ancient Rome] | ||
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Revision as of 15:35, August 5, 2008
Rome (Italian Roma) is the capital city of Italy, as well as it's most populous city. Rome is located on the western side of the Italian Peninsula, on the east of the Tiber River. The total population of Rome is approximately 2.8 million. The territory of the independent state of the Vatican is entirely contained within Rome. It is the third most-visited tourist destination in the EU[1]
Rome is best known as the capital of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, and quite possibly the most important city in the world during Pax Romana.
Famous buildings in Rome include the Colosseum, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Roman Forums. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.[Citation Needed]
