Roman Empire

The Roman Empire (Latin: Imperium Romanum) was an ancient nation state on Earth, which existed from the 1st century BCE until September 4, 476 when the final Roman Emperor was deposed. The capital of the Empire was the city of Rome, and the state succeeded the Roman Republic, which had lasted from the 5th to the 1st centuries BCE.

At its peak, the Roman Empire controlled most of Europe, as well as portions of Asia and Africa. At its peak, Rome controlled 5,900,000 square kilometers of territory. The Roman Empire played a major role in the history of Earth, with its influences in areas such as culture, law, language, government, and architecture continuing into the 24th century.