Trade is very important in attaining not only raw materials, products, and food for oneself, but also in alliances, politics, and foreign policies. Constantinople was a key trade city that linked Asia and Europe together, as well as serving as the capitol of the Byzantine Empire. Because of the traffic as well as the ability to provide security and as a growing market, Byzantine was able to become rich and grow steadily.
Arable land was one geographical feature all three colonial regions had in common. This was important because the soil was fertile and land was plentiful. This helped the colonies become profitable and big traders among other colonies.
