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Rome (Italian Roma) is the capital of Italy and of its region, called Lazio. Located across the banks of the Tiber and Aniene rivers. Once upon the capital of the Roman Empire! Most powerful, the largest,the longest lasting empire of classical Western civilisation. Vatican City, is the seat of the Catholic Church and home of the Pope.




Country

Italy

Region

Lazio

Capital of the state

Rome

Area

City - 1,285 km² (496.1 sq mi)
Urban -5,352 km² (2,066 sq mi)
Elevation ndash; 37 m (ndash; 121,3 ft)

Population

City (2006) - 2,547,677
Density -1,983/km² (5,135/sq mi) Urban - 3,831,959
Metro- 5,304,778

Time zone CET (UTC + 1)


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