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Rome
in Italy is a major
European city with a
rich past. Facts show
on Rome that Rome is
derived from the Italian
word called Roma. The
capital of Italy, Rome
is the largest and most
populated city in Italy
with over 2.7 million
inhabitants. There are
more than 4 million
people in the metropolitan
area which is located
in the Italian west-central
peninsula. The State
of Vatican City is a
Roman enclave and the
smallest nation in the
world.
Rome in Italy is known
for its well-nourished
modern and cosmopolitan
spirit. Rome in Italy
is seen as a major European
city that escaped the
serious consequences
of World War II which
other European nations
could not. UNESCO has
classified the historic
centre of Rome as a
World Heritage site
The climate of Rome
is east Mediterranean
and is quite characteristic
of the Mediterranean
coasts of Italy. The
climate is pleasant
from April to June,
and mid-September to
October. August is considered
the most uncomfortable
time of the year as
the day temperature
often exceeds 32 degrees
C forcing businesses
to close with a significant
number of Romans heading
for vacation.
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