The southwesternmost point of mainland Europe is a cape in Portugal famous for its lighthouse. Which cape is it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cabo de São Vicente, a cape near Sagres in the Algarve
- Step 1: The cape is near Sagres. Step 2. It is Cabo de São Vicente. Answer: Cabo de São Vicente. Why not the others: The other capes are further north.
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