how the geography and climate of the Italian peninsula affected the development of ancient Rome

Italy has played an important part in Europe since the early Roman empire.
Population: 58 million
Geographic size: 116,000 square miles
Capital: Rome
Major cities and population: Rome, Milan, Naples, Genoa, Venice

In northern Italy, temperatures can reach below the freezing during the winters, with snow in the northern most areas. Southern Italy has a warmer, more moderate climate.

The climate in Italy was very wired