Geography of Rome

Nov 19, 2014

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Geography of Rome. Close to Africa, Europe, and Asia via the Mediterranean. Why is the Mediterranean so important? Rich soil Moist climate Marshy coastline = bad harbors ¾ of peninsula is foothills/mountains In the north, cut off from rest of Europe by the Alps.

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Geography of Rome

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Geography of Rome • Close to Africa, Europe, and Asia via the Mediterranean. • Why is the Mediterranean so important? • Rich soil • Moist climate • Marshy coastline = bad harbors • ¾ of peninsula is foothills/mountains • In the north, cut off from rest of Europe by the Alps

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