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Bonn, Germany

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The Resume

    (circa 11 BC- )
    Former capital of West Germany (1949-90)
    Population (2011): 327,913
    Part of the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area
    Birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven

Why Bonn, Germany might be annoying:

    It was burnt down by Normans twice (881,892).
    Although it touts its connection to Beethoven, the composer never returned after moving to Vienna at age 22.
    It was chosen as the West German capital over Frankfurt at the insistance of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, even though it was estimated that Frankfurt would be 95 million Deutschmarks cheaper due to already-existing facilities.
    Because it was relatively small for a world capital, it was jokingly referred to as the Bundesdorf ('federal village').
    Although the capital was moved to Berlin following German reunification, several ministries (including Defense and Agriculture) remained in Bonn, with the result that each year 750 tons of files shuttled between the two cities.

Why Bonn, Germany might not be annoying:

    Despite worries of residents about what would happen when the capital moved to Berlin, the city has since grown economically and in population.
    It hosts eighteen United Nations organizations.
    Most of its tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other.
    It hosts a month-long annual Beethovenfest.
    It has been called Italy's northernmost city for its many street cafes.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying