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The Hague, Netherlands

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    (1248- )
    Founded by William II of Germany
    Located in the Dutch province of South Holland
    Population of 469,568 (2004 census)
    Home of Dutch parliament and the Peace Palace
    Site of many United Nations offshoots, including the International Court of Justice (‘World Court’) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
    Dutch name is ‘Den Haag’ or ‘’s-Gravenhage’
    Always referred to as ‘The Hague’ in English

Why The Hague, Netherlands might be annoying:

    Its name means ‘the Hedge.’
    It is the center of Dutch government, but not the capital (which is Amsterdam).
    Controversial movie director Paul Verhoeven was born there.
    It is the home of the U. N.’s international courts, which many nations criticize.
    Its courts are accused of being impotent and politically corrupt.
    The U.S. sometimes accepts its rulings and sometimes does not (depending on who’s in power).
    One critic called its people ‘vulgar and uncivilized’ and their clothes ‘cheap and ugly.’

Why The Hague, Netherlands might not be annoying:

    Many foreigners believe it is a village, or even just a single building.
    It was severely damaged during World War II, when it was invaded by the Nazis and bombed by the British.
    It is known for its lovely beaches.
    It has many museums featuring priceless art by Renaissance masters.
    Its symbol is a stork.
    It is reportedly tolerant of recreational drug use.
    It was the first city in the world to legally allow the use of medical marijuana.
    Despite their controversial status, its U.N. courts have conducted major trials, including that of Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 84 Votes: 51.19% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 127 Votes: 48.82% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 55 Votes: 50.91% Annoying