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Romeʼs location on the Italian Peninsula helped its development land surrounded on three sides by water. This was good for Rome because it would be harder to travel across water. Roman ships could sail to other lands surrounding Mediterranean and  helped in conquering new territories and developing trade routes.

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The river was located 15 miles and 24 k from Rome. The Romans used it for water and transportation. The city was close to the Tiber River so they had trade routes, provided protection, and drinking water for the people .

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Rome was built on seven hills on purpose. It still prevented an attack. The hills were also steep so it would be hard to climb up and to defend attacks. Good soil was at the base of the mountain for crops.

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1. Alps -  The Apennines mountains were located north to south. The alps mountain range separates Italy and European land. The Alps were good because they provided protection. The Roman mountain slopes level off to large  flat plains that were good for growing crops. Settlers moved in the mountains because there was rich soil for crops.

2. Apennines -  Also had rich soil, protection and settling areas.