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Explain how the geography of the Mediterranean and Rome made it possible for the country to develop into a highly developed civilization.

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The fertile soil of the Po and Tiber River Valleys allowed Romans to grow a diverse selection of crops, such as olives and grains. ... The Mediterranean Sea, on which Rome was centrally located, further heightened Romans' ability to trade with other societies, increasing Rome's economic strength as a result.

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