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Rome ( English pronunciation&_160;/ro?m/; Italian Roma, pronounced&_160;['ro?ma]; Latin Roma) is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated municipality (central area), with over 2.7 million residents in 1,285.3&_160;km 2 (496.3&_160;sq&_160;mi), while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat to be 3.46 million. [2] The metropolitan area of Rome is estimated by OECD to have a population of 3.7 million. [3] It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river. The city has been one of history's most powerful and important centres, being the home of the emperor during the Roman Empire and the Italian government. The city also has a significant place in Christianity and is the present day home of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church. [4] Due to this, the city has often been nicknamed " Caput Mundi" ( Latin for "Capital of the World") [5] and " The Eternal City". Also, Rome is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful ancient cities [6]. Rome's history as a city spans over two and a half thousand years, as one of the founding and most powerful cities of Western Civilisation. It was the centre of the Roman Empire, which dominated Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for over four hundred years from the 1st Century BC until the 4th Century AD, and during the Ancient Roman era, the city was the most powerful in Europe.[7] During the Middle-Ages, Rome was home to some of the most powerful popes, such as Alexander VI and Leo X, who transformed the city into a modern centre of the arts and one of the major centres of the Italian Renaissance, along with Florence.[8] The current-day version of St Peter's Basilica was built and the Sistine Chapel's ceiling was painted by artist Michelangelo. Famous artists and architects, such as Bramante, Leonardo da Vinci, Bernini and Raphael resided for some time in Rome, contributing to its impressive Renaissance and Baroque architecture.[9] As a modern city, it has been capital of the unified Italy since 1870, and grew mainly in two periods either side of World War II. As it is one of the few major European cities that escaped the war relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. Rome has had an immense historic influence to the world and modern society over the ages, particularly during ancient times, mainly in subjects such as architecture, art, culture, politics, literature, law, philosophy and religion.[10][11][12] Modern Rome is a bustling cosmopolitan metropolis, and is Italy's capital of politics, economy, and media. Rome is a city rich in history, art and culture, and the vastity of its priceless monuments and treasures lead it to have many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.[13][14][15] Its modern and ancient global influence in politics, literature, culture, music, religion, education, fashion, cinema and cuisine lead it to being an Alpha- world city, according to Loughborough University and GaWC in 2008,[16] and, is the only Alpha global city in Italy, except Milan. The city is home to the Cinecittà Studios[17], which are the largest film and television production facilities in continental Europe, and famous classic films, such as "La Dolce Vita" and "Ben Hur" have been filmed in the city. Currently, and since the 1957 Treaty of Rome, the metropolis serves as one of Europe's major political centres, with worldwide organizations such as FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization),[18] International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Food Programme (WFT), and the NATO Defence College being headquartered in the city. Rome is also Italy's capital of business and finance, along with Milan. The Rome metropolitan area has a GDP of €109 billion, and according to a 2008 study, the city is the world's 35th richest city by purchasing power, with a GDP of €94.376 billion ($121.5 billion),[19] and is the world's 18th most expensive city (in 2009).[20] Italian mega-companies, such as Eni, Enel, Telecom Italia, Agip and Alitalia,[21] are headquartered in the city. Were Rome a country, it would be the world's 52nd biggest economy, and would have a GDP near the size of that of Egypt. The city, also had, in 2003, Italy's 2nd highest GDP per capita (after Milan), that of €29,622 (US 37,412), which is 134.1% of the EU GDP per capita average.[22] The city hosted the 1960 Olympic Games, with great success,[23] and is also an official candidate for the 2020 Olympic Games.[24]
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1. Emerald-"The rich and royal stone"
November 20, 2009
Exceptionally, rich, royal and beautiful emerald is a variety of beryl, colored green by inclusions of chromium and vanadium. In ancient Rome, this fascinating gemstone believed to be sacred to Venus, Goddess of love and fertility. It is the birthstone for month of May and sign Taurus. The name emerald comes from Greek ‘smaragdos’ via old French ‘esmeralde’ meaning green gemstone.
Indian maharajas to Turkish Sultans emeralds have been the most esteemed and admired part of jewelry. Crown of former Empress of Iran was embellished by splendid emeralds. While Mogul king Jehangir possessed an... (read more)
Author: Rajesh Kumar
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2. Finding Cheap Flight to Rome
November 19, 2009
Italy is a beautiful country that offers immense scopes for fashion, fun and food. Known as the cultural capital of Europe, the country overflows with passion and fun-filled adventure, promising long, leisure hours filled with languor and light-hearted charm, and delicious Italian food, eaten al fresco off a local vendor, rich with tomatoes, olive oil, herbs and cheese, accompanied by buoyant wines, full-bodied and passionate like the people, who are reputed to be jovial and cheerful. Rome is considered to be one of the most prestigious sites of Italy, and is considered to be one of the best d... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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3. The Best Chair Ever
November 20, 2009
Virtually chair is the first furniture made by people. Indeed, chair is the symbol of status and authority when the kingdom was still in power. The brief history of a thousand chairs presented from low leg chair, lie back chair and stretcher used to carry officials traveling. This is a great design that can make a difference. Animal carving almost apply in Greece and Rome for kings and officials.
Furniture design is always change brought new look from time to time. A couple years ago chair can be said as represent of status but now chair is something usual place in every house. Various d... (read more)
Author: Azizti Eka Santi Santi
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4. Unit Studies a Free Alternative to Homeschooling Curriculum Books
November 20, 2009
If you're thinking about buying homeschooling curriculum books but you're concerned about the cost, don't despair. With a little creativity and courage, you can avoid expensive homeschooling textbooks by teaching your children with a unit study.
A unit study is a multi-disciplinary or thematic approach to education. They allow teachers to integrate several or all subjects around a central them, such as Ancient Rome, Butterflies, or Shakespeare. The unit study method is completely different from the traditional homeschooling textbook method, which splits the subjects into separate categori... (read more)
Author: Joe Kanooga
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5. Different tariff rates for Hotels in Rome
November 19, 2009
Hotels in Rome are known for its beautiful and luxiouios facilities that attract millions of tourist towards it. The hotels are so well maintained that you become spell bound of its interior beauty. The rooms are also decorated on your demand. Every hotel room is well decorated so that customers book at just one sight. You can view the rooms insight looks on the hotel website also. If you have hotel catalog you get complete information with interior looks and feel of the room. People know that as beautiful city Rome is same is the hotels in Rome. When you are planning to visit Rome, book your ... (read more)
Author: roby john
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6. African Leaders Left Disappointed at End of UN Food Summit
November 18, 2009
A three-day United Nations food summit ended in Rome Wednesday without securing substantial new funds to combat world hunger. Speaking to VOA, African ministers said world leaders are not doing enough to reduce soaring hunger levels on the continent. Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the FAO the UN, delivers his speech at the headquarters, in Rome, Italy, 16 Nov 2009Participants renewed a pledge made at an FAO summit over a decade ago, to cut the number of hungry people in half by 2015. And Jacques Diouf, chief of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said commitments had been made to pr... (read more)
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7. Wonderful Tour for a Memorable Holiday in Rome
November 19, 2009
One of the historical cities in the world is Rome. This has really played a vital role in humanity and the arts. Thus, if you are planning for a memorable as well as historical tour, this city is one the most recommended. Rome, being the capital city of Italy, known by its rich culture in different aspects, is really an exciting place to visit. This is the reason why many of the tourists want to return and return visiting Rome. This is a wonderful place to spend vacation as much as anyone can.
If you want Rome Historical Tour, better make a list of the places you should visit in order to ... (read more)
Author: katty john
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8. Cheap Paris Hotels - A Quick Guide To Paris Hotel Reservations
November 19, 2009
Internet is the best option when you are looking for cheap Paris hotels for your accommodation. Start with a good service provider that offers multiple Paris hotel reservation service providers when queried for Paris hotel bookings. The requests should give comprehensive results that can be combined easily to compare room rates and you are able to choose the best available option.
Paris is an amazing city on the banks of River Seine. You can find hundreds of hotels offering last minute reservations as well as budget hotels for the budget travelers. Budget travelers or backpackers often lo... (read more)
Author: Jenny Franklin
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9. More Americans Than Ever Experiencing Food Insecurity
November 18, 2009
With world leaders meeting in Rome to discuss ways to tackle global hunger, a new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds more Americans than ever before are experiencing food insecurity. The USDA report estimates that 49 million Americans had trouble getting enough to eat in 2008. That's the largest figure since the annual survey of food security began in 1995. It represents nearly one in seven U.S. households, and it's a sharp increase from 2007, before the global recession began, when about one in 10 households were food-insecure. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (undated p... (read more)
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10. Underfloor Heating - A Style Statement for You
November 17, 2009
Underfloor heating is a type of central heating using radiant heat or heat conduction for indoor climates. It has come a long way since they were first used by ancient Rome. During those days, Romanians used this technique of floor heating by supplying hot air under the floor in the Roman baths and villas. You can fix these heaters in several places. They are available for tile, under stone, carpet, laminate and concrete made houses. Underfloor heating has gained popularity because many people dislike walking at frosty floors during winter season. Additionally, cost of installing these heat... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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11. World Leaders Agree to Boost Aid for Agriculture
November 16, 2009
World leaders at a U.N. summit on food security in Rome are vowing to take "urgent action" to eliminate global hunger. But they did not agree in their final declaration to a U.N. request for $44 billion a year in farm aid. The World Food Program says for the first time ever, more than one billion people in the world are going hungry. That's more than one out of every six people on Earth. World hunger and food security are the focus of a three-day U.N. summit that opened Monday in Rome. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon."We must work together to build trust," ... (read more)
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12. Sports Unravel-History of Sports
November 18, 2009
The history of sports probably is as far as the existence of man as instinctively active and purposive beings. It is a way for ancient people to master their nature and given environment. Tracing back the history of sports alone can teach us a great deal about social changes and the nature of sports itself.
Antiquity of sports dates back as early as 4000bc, gymnastic is China, polo in Persia, hurling in Ireland and rugby in Rome. In ancient Greece, depictions of ritual sporting events are seen in the Minoan art Bronze Age Crete around 2700- 1450 BC. It mainly included religious bull-leapi... (read more)
Author: mich valmonte
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13. UN Food Summit Opens in Rome
November 16, 2009
UNSG Ban Ki-moon (L), Italian Senate Pres. Renato Schifani (R) at the inaugural ceremony of World Summit on Food Security, Rome, 16 Nov 2009The United Nations has opened a three-day summit on food security, vowing to take "urgent action" to eliminate global hunger affecting than one billion people worldwide.However, delegates meeting in Rome failed to pledge the $44 billion in aid sought by the the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and a final summit declaration approved Monday promises no new financial commitments. Analysts say the final declaration also omits any mention of ... (read more)
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14. What Is Android Spy Software? How Does Android Spy Software Work?
November 16, 2009
Android spy software is a cell monitoring app that is used to spy on cell phones with Google's Android OS. The Android spy software can be installed on any Android cell that has an internet connection. Once installed, the spy software starts to silently record certain cell phone activities. The way Android spy phone software works, is a person must download the Android spy software right into the Android mobile phone. This is done through the Android's Internet browser. After the Android spy software is downloaded and installed, the spy app becomes undetectable and immediately starts to reco... (read more)
Author: Rome Tsai
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15. Get Cheap Flights to Rome
November 16, 2009
Have you ever dreamed of going to Rome? It was one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the entire world. If you have ever looked into the price of flights, you might be surprised as too how expensive tickets can be. Well, they do not have to be that expensive. There are many ways to get cheap flights to Rome.
You first need to know if you qualify for any discounts. Many airlines offer discounts for many different things. If you’re a student, in the military, or a senior citizen you probably qualify for a discount. If you are a frequent flyer you also might be able to get a cheap... (read more)
Author: Olivia Harrigan
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16. How to have a Hollywood-inspired Roman holiday.
November 13, 2009
How to have a Hollywood-inspired Roman holiday.
Exuding an unbelievable character spun by the legacy of the past mixed with the energetic vibe of the future, Rome is indeed the Eternal City where time does not seem to rule. Both the new and the old find their place in Rome, which is full of timeless and significant monuments that appeal to every tourist’s need for awe-striking things to see. The classic multicultural tourism scene of Rome enjoys an enthusiastic mishmash of cultures and sensations and has made its appearance in popular films through the years.
Start Your Roman Holiday... (read more)
Author: Jane Maripose
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17. How To Eat Like The Romans
November 12, 2009
Rome is home to many chic and over priced restaurants. The quality of food on offer is certainly of a high standard, with the city boasting many Michelin Starred eateries. These are great for special occasions, but what about when you want a good hearty Italian meal, then where do you head? Well you follow the locals of course. Who knows where the best places to eat are better than the locals. And you know what they say, “When In Rome....” In order to get the full traditional experience, you have to head a little further out of town, to the less touristy places. Head to one of the piazzas ... (read more)
Author: Roxanne Bridger
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18. The Orange Rome offers excellent value for money
November 12, 2009
The Orange Rome offers excellent communication service to its users. Orange have come up with exciting handsets at pretty regular intervals. The Orange Rome is no exception. The first glance of this phone is enough to impress you. The exclusive Black colour chosen by the manufacturers makes it look extremely elegant. It can easily be your companion everywhere you go, let it be a formal outing or an evening party. However, looks are not all that makes this handset special. It also comes with a wide array of extremely functional features. Letís have a look at a few prominent features of this Ora... (read more)
Author: Phones Limited
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19. Glamorous Paris Welcomes Guests and Visitors in Style
November 12, 2009
Paris is known for glamour, fashion, and style. Famous as the City of Lights, it is known for keeping up with the ever-changing trends with élan and flamboyance. Paris is home to some of the most charming hotels in the world that offer ultimate luxury and comfort to their guests. A privilege of a lifetime, hotels in Paris range from the most expensive and deluxe designer and boutique hotels to affordable and most competitively priced hotels. World-class services and facilities well within your budget can easily be found at Paris.
Architecture and interiors of the hotels can broadly be cat... (read more)
Author: Jenny Franklin
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20. A City Guide to the Water Fountains of Rome
November 12, 2009
The mere mention of taking a site-seeing trip to Rome brings to one’s vision a trip filled with ancient, historical, beautifully designed architecture and sculptures. A city filled with much to see, much to do. One of the sites anyone traveling to Rome should consider seeing is the Rome Water Fountains; many abound throughout the city, intriguing many who visit this popular travel location with their beauty and charm, elegance and history.
You, too, would be wise, when setting your site-seeing agenda, to consider adding Rome Water Fountains to your list of “must-sees” while you visit. The... (read more)
Author: Stacey Boothe Snelling
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21. Traditional Christmas breaks in Rome
November 12, 2009
There's nothing quite like a Christmas break in Rome. Whether you are a devout Christian looking to experience the full splendour of the holiday season, or if you simply wish to enjoy a traditional festive break with all the family, Italy's majestic capital can awaken the Christmas spirit in even the most cynical traveller. Despite its Mediterranean climate, Rome offers a more temperate experience in the winter season than in the often oppressive summer months, though visitors shouldn't expect to see snow covering the bustling streets. The Christmas spirit reaches all areas of city life thr... (read more)
Author: Matthew Pressman
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22. Italy - Popular Tourist Attractions and Hotels in Italy
November 11, 2009
Italy is a popular travel destination with many historic monuments and cities, beautiful scenery, and fabulous food and wine. Here are suggestions for where to go in Italy including Italy's top travel destinations, specialty travel vacations and popular hotels.
Popular Tourist Attractions in Italy:-
• The Vatican City:- The Vatican city is located within the city of Rome, over a hill west of River Tiber , whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city. The major attractions of Vatican City are St.Peter’s Basilica, St.Peter’s Square, Vatican Gardens, Vatican Palace and ... (read more)
Author: Raju Pallan
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23. Spanish History - The Visigoths in Spain
November 08, 2009
The Visigoths ruled a large and very substantial kingdom in southern France and in the fifth century they often made incursions and raids across the Mountains of the Pyrenees into Spain looking for plunder and riches. In both contexts that as rulers of their vast southern kingdom in France and as raiders into Spain they were acting as allies of Rome and the great Roman Empire. Towards the end of the 5th Century in 475 AD the then Visigothic King, Euric, declared total independence from Rome and then begins to extend his own kingdom and land that he controls naturally for his own p... (read more)
Author: John Lewis
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24. Exciting offers for Hotels in Rome
November 10, 2009
Rome is beautiful city known to have everything you wish to have for your vacation. It’s also an ancient city of the western civilization. Many people visit here to view all the historic monuments and sites. The monuments and remains of western civilization is still kept in museums of Rome which is a proof of being one of most advance city of Western culture. In this city many fierce battle took place thousand years ago. For all the tourists who visit here can find various types of Hotels in Rome for stay. The tourists are different in hotel demand so for them all kinds of hotel types are avai... (read more)
Author: roby john
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25. The Do's and Don'ts of Maintaining Travertine Tiles
November 05, 2009
Travertine tiles are great flooring for your bathroom or patio; brushed variants of the tile even look great as garden paths. Apart from being available in varying finishes, i.e. tumbles, brushed, honed and polished, these tiles can also last long, as attested by the Coliseum of Rome. With proper maintenance and cleaning methods, you’re sure to preserve the beauty of these tiles for generations to come. Here is a short list of what to do and what not to do when cleaning and maintaining such tiles.
What to do:
1. Seal your travertine tiles. When you have your tiles installed, don’t fo... (read more)
Author: Mark Ferrer
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