One of the most important geographical features of the Roman Empire was the Tiber River. The Tiber River ran from the peaks of the Apennine Mountains, through Rome, and finally ended off in the Tyrrhenian Sea making it the third longest river in the Italian Peninsula. This river also ran directly next to the capitol, Rome, providing a crucial water source for farming and drinking. Because of the vast amounts of water the Tiber River brought Rome, agriculture was improved drastically creating a surplus of available food. Another key feature of Rome’s geography was the Apennine Mountains. The Apennine Mountains stretched over 700 miles covering large portion of the Italian Peninsula. These mountains graced Rome with a fresh supply of fertile
