Rome

The capital of the Roman Republic. This city is in a strong position in Italia, or Italy. With its central postion Rome is literally in the center of the mediterranean world, geographically only. This position along with a strong Roman Leader could greatly expand Rome's influence and power over the mediterranean.
Historically Rome became the center of much of the known world. At its height it held a population of over a million people. The population of Rome around 307 BC, was about 100,000 people, to as high of 250,000.
Category: Important cities