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Suriname

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Location

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    (November 25, 1975- )
    Located in the North of South America
    Slightly larger than Georgia
    Borders Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana
    Gained independence from The Netherlands (November 25, 1975)
    Population is under a half million and they all live around the coast

Why Suriname might be annoying:

    The Dutch swapped New York to the British for Suriname (1667).
    Sometimes it is spelled Surinam
    Suriname is eerily close to 'surname.'
    Its people are Surinamers or Surinamese.
    Although Dutch owned, most of its people are of Indian or French descent.
    Descents of 17th and 18th century slaves are called 'Maroons.'
    Although Dutch is the official language and English is widely spoken, they have their own language Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, also called Taki-Taki).
    The economy is primarily based on the bauxite industry.
    Inflation rose over 600% (1974-75).
    South American drug dealers use Suriname for drugs heading to Europe.
    The Suriname Toad is flat with a triangular head, beady little eyes, no tongue or teeth.

Why Suriname might not be annoying:

    Its people enjoy moderated climate with trade winds.
    It exports lots of bananas, mahogany and teak.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 57 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 50 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 68.97% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 101 Votes: 48.51% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 104 Votes: 48.08% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 59.32% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 257 Votes: 52.14% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 527 Votes: 54.65% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1048 Votes: 66.32% Annoying