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{{Infobox River
| name = Tiber
| image = Tiber River Rome.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption = The Tiber River flowing through Rome
| map = Tiber River map.png
| map_size = 300px
| map_caption = Map of the Tiber River
| length = 405 km (252 mi)
| source = Mount Fumaiolo
| source_location = Emilia-Romagna, Italy
| source_elevation = 1,268 m (4,160 ft)
| mouth = Tyrrhenian Sea
| mouth_location = Ostia, Italy
| mouth_elevation = 0 m (0 ft)
| basin_size = 17,375 km² (6,709 sq mi)
| discharge_avg = 240 m³/s (8,500 cu ft/s)
}}

The '''Tiber''' (Italian: ''Tevere'') is the third-longest river in [[Italy]], flowing 405 kilometers (252 miles) from its source at [[Mount Fumaiolo]] in the [[Apennine Mountains]] to its mouth at the [[Tyrrhenian Sea]] near [[Ostia]]. The river has played a crucial role in the history and development of [[Rome]], which was founded on its banks.

==Geography==
The Tiber originates from two springs on Mount Fumaiolo, located in the [[Emilia-Romagna]] region. It flows through the regions of [[Umbria]] and [[Lazio]], passing through cities such as [[Perugia]] and [[Rome]]. The river's basin covers an area of approximately 17,375 square kilometers (6,709 square miles).

The Tiber's course is characterized by a series of meanders and is fed by several tributaries, including the [[Aniene]] and the [[Nera]]. The river's flow is subject to seasonal variations, with higher water levels in the winter and spring due to rainfall and snowmelt.

==Historical Significance==
The Tiber has been central to the history of Rome since its founding. According to legend, the twins [[Romulus and Remus]], founders of Rome, were abandoned on the river's banks and later rescued by a she-wolf. The river provided a natural defense and a means of transport and trade for the ancient city.

During the [[Roman Empire]], the Tiber was a vital waterway for transporting goods, including grain from [[Egypt]] and other provinces. The river was also used for irrigation and as a source of drinking water.

==Environmental Concerns==
In recent years, the Tiber has faced environmental challenges, including pollution from urban runoff and industrial waste. Efforts have been made to improve water quality and restore the river's natural habitats.

==Cultural References==
The Tiber has been referenced in numerous works of literature and art. It is often depicted as a symbol of Rome and its enduring legacy. The river is mentioned in [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''[[Divine Comedy]]'' and has been the subject of paintings by artists such as [[Claude Lorrain]].

==Also see==
* [[Rome]]
* [[Roman Empire]]
* [[Aniene River]]
* [[Tyrrhenian Sea]]
* [[Mount Fumaiolo]]

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