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Sealand

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Location

The Resume

    (November 25, 1968- )
    Constructed under the name 'Roughs Tower' by the United Kingdom as a naval bases, four miles into international waters (1942)
    Left abandoned after the war (1945)
    Occupied by Paddy Roy Bates and his family (1967)

Why Sealand might be annoying:

    As it is in international waters, British courts consistently rule that it is independent from the rest of the United Kingdom.
    Essentially, it is where an eccentric pirate radio broadcaster and his wife live as king and queen.
    There is a debate whether Sealand even is its own country or not, as it hasn't been formally recognized by any government in the world.
    Its inhabitants are known to shoot at those who enter their territorial waters.
    Though only around fifteen people are known to live there, it has its own currency, which it calls 'sealand dollars' (one sealand dollar = one American dollar).
    It is the base for HavenCo, which provides data havens.
    It tends to pat itself on the back on its official homepage, constantly reminding people that they are indeed sovereign.
    It is an artificial island.

Why Sealand might not be annoying:

    It was able to successfully defend itself from being taken over by a German businessman and his Dutch companions (1978).
    It negotiated with the German government to release the German businessman from captivity, giving them what they feel was formal recognition.
    It has its own Constitution.
    It has one of the few libertarian governments in the world.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 243 Votes: 80.66% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 67 Votes: 49.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 64.06% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 105 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 227 Votes: 42.73% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 162 Votes: 53.09% Annoying