Question

which of these is the southernmost point of africa and the beginning of the line between the Atlantic and Indian oceans?

Answer 1

This misconception was based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Contemporary geographic knowledge instead states the southernmost point of Africa is Cape Agulhas about 150 kilometres (90 mi) to the east-southeast.

Answer 2

Answer:  

Cape Agulhas, it is correct answer for this question, it is route for sailors.

Explanation:  

Cape of needles commonly known as Cape of Agulhas is a rock surrounded headland in the most part of South Africa, cape has been known to sailors as a major hazard on the traditional route for sailing it provide surface for sailing as well as keep direction in the map for such sailors.