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Spratly Islands

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Location

The Resume

    (1883- )
    Located in Southeastern Asia
    Group of about 100 islands in the South China Sea

Why Spratly Islands might be annoying:

    Typhoons hit the islands.
    It is a maritime nightmare with many reefs and shoals.
    Most of the islands are occupied by Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino, Taiwanese and Vietnamese military troops.
    China, Taiwan, and Vietnam claimed the islands.
    Some of the islands are claimed by Malaysia and the Philippines.
    Brunei established some of them as an exclusive fishing zone.

Why Spratly Islands might not be annoying:

    There is probably petroleum and natural gas deposits that have yet to be explored.
    Although no one actually lives on the islands, there are small groups of garrisons on some.
    The islands are used by commercial fishermen.
    Despite being uninhabited, they have a paved airport.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 39 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 7.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 99 Votes: 61.62% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 160 Votes: 49.38% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 226 Votes: 61.50% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 518 Votes: 58.11% Annoying