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The name Roma may have come from the city's founder, Romulus, or possibly from the Tiber River's archaic name, Rumon.

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Rome

Italy

Country
Italy
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
41.90, 12.50
102nd most populous city in the world

Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome.

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