Location
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(1160- )
Three square mile peninsula south of Spain
Population about 30,000
Part of the British Commonwealth (1704)
Why Gibraltar might be annoying
The entire country is famous because of a rock (The Rock of Gibraltar).
Although the Rock of Gibralter is used as an anology of something that is solid, the rock has many limestone holes.
Gibraltar has been issuing postage stamps since 1886, the rock did not appear on one until 1931.
The population is known as Gibraltarians.
Their flag features a castle and gold key.
John Lennon married Yoko Ono here.
Why Gibraltar might not be annoying
They have a huge tourist business.
They house a naval and air base for the U.K.
Despite Spanish pressure, they voted to remain a British colony (1967).
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Year In Review:
For 2013, as of last week, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 111 Votes: 60.36% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 66 Votes: 39.39% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 115 Votes: 46.96% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 152 Votes: 44.08% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 263 Votes: 45.25% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 318 Votes: 46.86% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1194 Votes: 63.90% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1071 Votes: 43.42% Annoying
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