What was the first country to secure a trade route to asia around the cape of good hope

The first country to secure a trade route to Asia around the cape of good hope was the country of Portugal. Since the 15th century, the country of Portugal begun to explore the northern part of Africa during the exploration of Henry the Navigator. The Portuguese crossed first the Cape of Good Hope in the year 1497 which was led by Bartolomeu Dias. 

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