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Byzantine geography by Caden Cao (Roman Empire (Constantine (Capital in…

- - - - Benefited from its location
        
        land link
        
        allowed the trade in Asia and Europe
        
        link from Black Sea to Mediterranean
        
        they grew rich in trade
        
        allowed a decent defense
      - flaws
        
        surrounded by enemies
        
        Persians
        
        attacking the east
        
        Barbarians
        
        revolting and plundering
        
        easy to access
        
        not good for defense
        
        easy to raid
        
        vulnerable on all sides
        
        tempting to enemies
        
        rich and vital to trade
        
        no natural defenses
        
        great rulers are a necessity
        
        needed to protect emipre
        
        expand for income
        
        retaliate against invasions
        
        food is a necessity
        
        fluctuating borders
        
        hard to maintain defense
        
        trouble to retaliate
        
        vulnerable at new borders