Rome

Quick Facts: Who was Rome?

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Rome

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The Eternal City, cradle of Western civilization and the largest metropolis in Italy.

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Origins & Early Life

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special municipality named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.

Career & Major Achievements

Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City—the smallest country in the world and headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church under the governance of the Holy See—is an independent country within Rome's municipal boundaries, the only existing example of a country within a city.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Rome is often referred to as the "City of Seven Hills" due to its geography, and also as the "Eternal City". Rome is generally considered to be one of the cradles of Western civilization and Western Christian culture. Rome's history spans 28 centuries.

Notable Quotes by Rome

“Only Paris is worthy of Rome; only Rome is worthy of Paris.” (1955)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Rome

True or False: “True or false: Rome's founding myth attributes the city's name to its first king, Romulus.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This is true; the name 'Roma' is widely believed to derive from the founder and first king, Romulus, according to ancient tradition.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Romulus — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Legendary founder and first king of Rome, credited with establishing its core institutions.
• Romulus Augustulus — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: The last Western Roman Emperor, whose deposition marked the end of the Western Empire.
• Romy Schneider — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Iconic German and French actress, celebrated for her roles in the Sissi trilogy and beyond.
• Ron Chernow — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Bestselling American biographer known for monumental historical non-fiction.
• Ron Howard — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Versatile American filmmaker and actor known for historical epics and comedy.
• Ron Jeremy — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: American former pornographic actor, nicknamed "The Hedgehog".

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