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Congo, Republic of

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Location

The Resume

    (August 15, 1960- )
    Gained Independence from France
    Slightly smaller than Montana
    Borders Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gabon
    Population is about that of Chicago

Why Congo, Republic of might be annoying:

    Infant mortality rate is 10% and life expectancy is under 48.
    After declaring independence, it took the same names as its neighbor, The Republic of the Congo, causing much confusion.
    To avoid confusion, it became known as Congo-Brazzaville.
    A good percentage of the economy is based on crafts.
    Only a few own phones and the phone service is poor at best.
    Their borders are not well defined.
    UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold was killed over the Congo in a plane crash (September 18, 1961).

Why Congo, Republic of might not be annoying:

    They are known for having a large amount of primates, quite notably the Gorilla.
    They have a rich mineral deposit.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 43 Votes: 48.84% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 80.77% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 110 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 107 Votes: 61.68% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 167 Votes: 60.48% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 263 Votes: 57.79% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 479 Votes: 61.59% Annoying