Answer:
Rome’s geography protected the city from invaders.
Rome’s central location made it a center for trade throughout the Mediterranean.
Rome’s lack of natural resources encouraged expansion.
Rome’s distance from Greece protected its culture from Greek influence.
North America that is the answer
The correct answer is: Russia (although big parts of Russia are not in Eastern Europe but in Asia.
Russia has a huge territory which is generally very empty, especially in the North, where the conditions are harsh -there are only 150 million people in Russia, 10 million of which live in or near Moscow.
