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Roman Empire

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Also known as Imperium Romanum, Romanum imperium, imperium romanum

period of ancient Rome following the Republic

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The Roman Empire was the period of ancient Rome that came after the Republic, during which Rome was governed by emperors rather than elected officials. It matters because it was one of history's largest and most influential civilizations, shaping Western law, government, language, and culture for centuries to come.

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Demonym: Rómhánach
Population: 87500000 (0014)
Area: 5957000
Image: Inscription Theatre Leptis Magna Libya.JPG

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Commons category: Roman Empire
Commons gallery: Atlas of ancient Rome
native label: Βασιλεία τῶν Ῥωμαίων
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 0395-01-17
end time: 0395-00-00
start time: 0027-01-00
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