The Minho river forms part of the border between northern Portugal and which Spanish autonomous community?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Galicia
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Minho ( / ˈ m iː n . j uː / MEEN -yoo ; Portuguese: [ ˈmiɲu ] ) or Miño ( / ˈ m iː n j oʊ / MEEN -yoh ; Spanish: [ ˈmiɲo ] ⓘ ; Galician: [ ˈmiɲʊ ] ; Proto-Celtic : Miniu ) is the longest river in the autonomous community of Galicia in Spain, with a length of 340 kilometres (210 mi) . ... It forms a part of the international border between Spain and Portugal. Answer: Galicia. Why not the others:* Castile and León, Asturias, and Extremadura are other autonomous communities of Spain with distinct regional administrations.
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