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Panama

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Location

The Resume

    (November 28, 1821- )
    Located in Central America between Colombia and Costa Rica
    Gained independence from Colombia (November 3, 1903)
    Panama Canal built by US Army Corps of Engineers (1904-1914)

Why Panama might be annoying:

    The Panama Canal's toll is anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $180,000 depending on size of boat.
    It's a major point for cocaine transshipment and drug money-laundering.
    Official corruption is a major problem.
    They do NOT manufacture the Panama hat, Colombia does.

Why Panama might not be annoying:

    Though the official language is Spanish, many Panamanians are bilingual.
    You can purchase commodities with either the Panamanian balboa or the U.S. dollar.
    Research: Tim Howard

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 58 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 22 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 33 Votes: 21.21% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 21 Votes: 19.05% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 62 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 64 Votes: 67.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 57.38% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 101 Votes: 57.43% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 183 Votes: 47.54% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 293 Votes: 58.02% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 731 Votes: 47.20% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1066 Votes: 58.63% Annoying