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Jamaica

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Location

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    (August 6, 1962- )
    Located in the northern Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba
    Slightly smaller than Connecticut
    Mostly mountainous with narrow, discontinuous coastal plain
    First people to come to Jamaica were Arawaks from Venezuela (650 AD)
    Gained independence from UK on August 6, 1962

Why Jamaica might be annoying:

    It has one of the highest murder rates (3rd in the world).
    There is still a strong British presence despite being independent.
    It's main cash crop is Ganja (marijuana).
    Environmental issues include deforestation and water pollution.
    Many black cults, such as the 'Rastafarians,' exist there.

Why Jamaica might not be annoying:

    The Jamaican people have been exploited by Europeans.
    It is frequently hit by hurricanes.
    It is a strategic location between Cayman Trench and Jamaica Channel, the main sea lanes for Panama Canal.
    It has a diverse religious population, with 33% of the population labelled as 'other.'
    Reggae music originated in Jamaica.
    Musician 'Bob Marley' is one of Jamaica's national heroes.
    Although she doesn't, Miss Cleo claims she was born there.
    It is a popular tourist destination boasting some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Credit: Jet


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 38 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 33 Votes: 12.12% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 78 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 45 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 45.24% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 57.78% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 104 Votes: 54.81% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 170 Votes: 48.24% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 232 Votes: 45.26% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 279 Votes: 47.67% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 666 Votes: 45.50% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1541 Votes: 41.08% Annoying