Which strait separates Sicily from the mainland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Strait of Messina, between Sicily and Calabria
- Step 1: Messina lies on the Sicilian side and Reggio Calabria on the mainland side. Step 2. The strait is only a few kilometres wide at its narrowest point. Answer: The Strait of Messina, between Sicily and Calabria. Why not the others: the other straits are elsewhere.
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