The Resume

(March 19, 1946- )
Capital is Fort-de-France
Department of France
French colony since 1635

Why Martinique might be annoying:

They average a major natural disaster every five years.
Devastating hurricanes hit Martinique (1666, 1776, 1901 and 1970).
An earthquake destroyed half of Port Royal, 700 died (January 11, 1839).
St. Pierre was destroyed and 30,000 died when Mt. Pele erupted (May 8, 1902).
Diarrhea is prevalant among tourists who drink their water.
A quarter of the population is unemployed.
Although French is the official language most natives communicate in Creole.
Martinicans tell krik-krac tales at funeral wakes.

Why Martinique might not be annoying:

They enjoy mild trade winds.
Life expectancy is greater than 79.
They produce a lot of rum.
Much of the population has descended from West African slaves.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Countries of North America
• Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy [2002] (Ranked: 27)
• I am a Citizen of France
• I am West Indian
• Profiles 7001-7250 (Ranked: 7030)
• U.S. Citizen's Visa Free Countries (Ranked: 91)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 80.95% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 51.56% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 99 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 180 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 233 Votes: 54.51% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 523 Votes: 49.71% Annoying