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Rome
Roma
Capital city and comune
Roma Capitale
Flag
Coat of arms
Etymology: Possibly Etruscan: Rumon, lit. 'river' (See Etymology).
Nickname(s):
Urbs Aeterna (Latin)
The Eternal City
Caput Mundi (Latin)
The Capital of the world
Country Italy[a]
Region Lazio
Metropolitan city Rome
Founded c. 753 BC
Founded by King Romulus
Government
• Type Strong Mayor–Council
• Mayor Virginia Raggi (M5S)
• Legislature Capitoline Assembly
Area
• Total 1,285 km2 (496.3 sq mi)
Population
(31 December 2019)
• Rank 1st in Italy (3rd in the EU)
• Density 2,236/km2 (5,790/sq mi)
• Comune 2,860,009[1]
• Metropolitan City 4,342,212[2]
Website comune.roma.it
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial
Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
1980 (4th session)
1,431 ha (3,540 acres)
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Etymology[edit]
Roman representation of Tiber as a god, Capitoline Hill in Rome
According to the founding myth of the city by the Ancient Romans themselves, [17] the
long-held tradition of the origin of the name Roma is believed to have come from the
city's founder and first king, Romulus.[18]
However, it is a possibility that the name Romulus was actually derived from Rome
itself.[19] As early as the 4th century, there have been alternative theories proposed on
the origin of the name Roma. Several hypotheses have been advanced focusing on its
linguistic roots which however remain uncertain: [20]