Italy

""From its humble beginnings in 753 BCE, Italy, formerly known as Rome, this once tiny hilltop village overlooking the Tiber River became the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Famous for its artists, scientists, musicians, inventors and explorers, Italy greatly influenced the history of the world. At its height the Roman Empire stretched from the British Isles to Persia (Iran). It is in combination with their treasured past and their present fortitude that Italian culture will continue to contribute to a world rapidly advancing into the 21st century and beyond"--Container."
"From its humble beginnings in 753 BCE, Italy, formerly known as Rome, grew from a tiny hilltop village overlooking the Tiber River into the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Famous for its artists, scientists, musicians, inventors and explorers, Italy greatly influenced the history of the world."@en