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 | | Name given to the region of northern Italy and in use for centuries prior to the foundation of the Roman Empire. |
 | | Geographically, Gallia Cisalpina was surrounded by Gallia Narbonensis, the Alps, Raetia, Noricum and Illyricum to the west, north and east. |
 | | The sense of foreignness could be removed quickly, and the province remained part of the strategic line of defense, protecting Italy from invasion; Cisalpine, aided by Gallia Transalpina (Narbonensis) and Illyricum, formed a strong corridor of provincial safety. |
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