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Gambia

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Location

The Resume

    (February 18, 1966- )
    Located in Western Africa, bordering Senegal
    Slightly less than twice the size of Delaware
    Smallest country on the continent of Africa
    Population under 1½ million
    Gained independence from the U.K. (February 18, 1965)

Why Gambia might be annoying:

    Although English is the official language, they speak Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and other indigenous vernaculars.
    ¾ of the adult women and ½ of the adult men cannot read.
    Gambia has no natural resources and limited agricultural.
    Their currency is made up of dalasis and bututs.
    They have only one TV station and it is government owned.
    It once was the home of a booming slave trade.

Why Gambia might not be annoying:

    Like The Hague or The Bronx, it is officially 'The Gambia.'
    95% of their exports are peanuts.
    Other than its coastline, its totally surrounded by Senegal.
    It's the smallest country in Africa, both in size and population.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 38 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 77 Votes: 44.16% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 30 Votes: 26.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 76.19% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 32 Votes: 65.62% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 65 Votes: 70.77% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 74.14% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 63.72% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 206 Votes: 51.46% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 255 Votes: 58.04% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 614 Votes: 55.70% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 949 Votes: 62.07% Annoying