Is Greece Europe's Southernmost Country? No—It's Spain, Italy, or Malta

Greece is not the southernmost country in Europe. The title depends on definition:

• Mainland Europe: Spain (Punta de Tarifa, 36°00′ N) beats Greece (Gavdos is an island).
• Including Islands: Malta (Għar Ħanex, 35°48′ N) is furthest south.
• If counting Greek islands: Gavdos (Greece) at 34°48′ N is south of Malta—but Malta is a sovereign state; Gavdos is part of Greece.

Ranking by Southernmost Point (Sovereign States):

1. Malta – 35°48′ N
2. Cyprus – 34°33′ N (geographically Asia, politically EU)
3. Greece (Gavdos) – 34°48′ N
4. Spain (Punta de Tarifa) – 36°00′ N (mainland)
5. Italy (Lampedusa) – 35°30′ N

Verdict: Malta is the southernmost sovereign European state. Greece's Gavdos is further south geographically, but it's an island of Greece, not a separate country.