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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 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''' (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 was quite possibly the most important city in the world during the[[Pax Romana]]. |
| − | Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the | + | Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the Pantheon. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 17:42, October 22, 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 was quite possibly the most important city in the world during thePax Romana.
Famous buildings in Rome include the Colosseum, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Pantheon. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.[Citation Needed]
