Latium is a region in central Italy where Rome, the capital and largest city of Italy, is located. It is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea on the west and by the Apennines mountain range on the east.
Latium has played a significant historical role in Europe due to its cultural, political and strategic importance. It is considered the cradle of the Italian language and of Western civilization as the Roman Empire was centered in Rome.
The region is characterized by a mixed economy that invisibly combines intensive agriculture, industrial production, and services. Some of the region's main products include fruits, vegetables, wine, and dairy products. In terms of industry, the area is home to aeronautics, automobile, and fashion industries.
The region's name "Latium" is believed to be derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "wide," possibly referring to the flatlands of the region. The ancient Latins, an Italic tribe, inhabited Latium from the 2nd millennium BC.
The region also boasts of numerous attractions for tourists, from the grandeur and history of Rome, with its ancient ruins, religious sites and museums, to the beautiful landscapes and beaches along the Roman coast and the beautiful lake areas in the north of the region.
