The Resume

(September 16, 1810- )
Located in Western Europe off the southern coast of France, near the border of Italy
Much smaller than Washington, DC, it is half the size of Central Park
Second smallest independent state in world (Vatican City is smaller)
Population is less than 35,000
Gained independence in 1419 (ruled by the House of Grimaldi)
Nineteen out of every twenty people are Roman Catholic

Why Monaco might be annoying:

The citizens are called Monegasques or Monacans.
Its major industry is gambling.
Onasis held a major interest in the casino till 1967 after a big dispute, the government bought him out for $8 million.
It is half the size of New York City's Central Park.

Why Monaco might not be annoying:

Life expectancy for women is eighty-two.
It is a popular resort, with casinos and pleasant climate.
No Monegasque pays an income tax and business taxes are small.
It is a tax haven for individuals who established residence and for foreign companies.
Postage stamps and Monte Carlo Casinos bring in most of the money.
Monaco has the highest per capita ownership of Rolls Royces worldwide.
The royal family consists of:
Prince Rainier Grimaldi
Princess Grace Kelly (Deceased)
Prince Albert Grimaldi
Princess Caroline Grimaldi
Princess Stephanie Grimaldi

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 10 Smallest Countries (Ranked: 2)
• Cities
• Cities in Europe
• Countries of Europe
• Countries of the U.N.
• Countries Ruled by Monarchs in 2000
• Countries that Border Just One Country
• Countries Where French is an Official Language
• Countries Where Italian is an Official Language
• Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy [2002] (Ranked: 16)
• Countries Without a Military
• Euro is our Official Currency
• Gambling Cities
• I Need to Place a Wager
• I Set a Vehicle Speed Record
• Interpol Members
• Profiles 4251-4500 (Ranked: 4479)
• Richest Countries [per capita] (Ranked: 8)
• Traveler's Digest World's Safest Destinations [2008]
• U.S. Citizen's Visa Free Countries (Ranked: 91)
• U.S. Visa Free Countries
• UN Human Development Index [2003]
• UN Human Development Index [2005]
• UN Human Development Index [2006]
• UN Statistical Yearbook's Nations Making the Most Phone Calls per Inhabitant [1978] (Ranked: 1)
• World's Obesity Ranking [2007] (Ranked: 30)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 22 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 53 Votes: 52.83% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 83 Votes: 53.01% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 81 Votes: 49.38% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 48 Votes: 60.42% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 39 Votes: 51.28% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 42 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 143 Votes: 58.74% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 40.62% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 188 Votes: 44.68% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 340 Votes: 62.65% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 319 Votes: 46.08% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 327 Votes: 51.68% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 702 Votes: 53.42% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1319 Votes: 50.11% Annoying