Geography and Features of Ancient Rome's Strategic Location
Explore the geographical advantages and disadvantages of ancient Rome, situated on a peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea. Discover how the Alps, Apennines, Mediterranean Sea, rivers, islands, and climate influenced Rome's development.
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Rome Geography
Rome Rome is located on a peninsula Located along the Mediterranean sea Mediterranean climate The Alps and Appinies mountain ranges protect Rome from outsiders and made it difficult to travel across the peninsula Home of Mt. Vesuvius (volcano) Located along the Tiber river Cites developed along the rivers Located close to Greece
The Alps (Advantages and Disadvantages) Advantages: May provide protection Some passes allow travel Disadvantages: isolated Rome from other cities
The Appennines Advantages: May provide some protection Disadvantages: Separates people on the peninsula takes up land that could be farmed
The Mediterranean Sea Advantages: Provides a way to trade and travel Provides food Can see enemy coming by sea Centrally located Disadvantages: Floods Rich fertile soil made it a target for invaders
Rivers Advantages: Provides rich soil for farming Provide fish for food Water for drinking Disadvantages: Flooding Too shallow to travel by Swamps and marshes attracts mosquitos and insects carrying diseases
Islands (Sicily and Sardinia) Advantages: Defensible position Good climates Provides harbors/Ports Disadvantages: Hard to boat Isolated from rest of Italy
Peninsula Advantages: Easy access to water Provides trade route Provides food Provides outlook for enemies Disadvantages: More coasts to defend flooding
Climate Advantages: Good for growing crops Disadvantage: None
Long Coastline Advantages: Opportunity for trading increases provides ports/harbors Disadvantages: It s a very large stretch of land to have to defend from invaders
Few Harbors Advantages: Not a lot of places to defend Disadvantages: Limited areas for settlements and trade
Lots of rain Advantages: Good for growing crops Ample drinking water Disadvantages: flooding
