Drawbacks -
1. They were very close to water and there were floods on the trade routes.
2. They were close to many mountain ranges and it was difficult to get around them sometimes because of the weather.
3. Rome's geographical location was practically Isolation.
Benefits -
The Romans traded goods throughout their Empire. By importing goods from other countries they raised their standard of living and were able to have many luxuries. The Romans used their network of roads and also waterways to transport goods from one country to another.