The Resume

(1897- )
Possession of France
Located off Southern Africa

Why Bassas da India might be annoying:

The island is a volcanic rock.
The entire island is submerged in water during high tide.
It is administered by a high commissioner residing in Reunion.
It is owned by France.

Why Bassas da India might not be annoying:

Its only real use is as a temporary anchor for ships.
For some odd reason, Madagascar wants to claim it.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Animal Names
• Countries of Africa
• Disputed Territories
• Fish Names
• I am a Citizen of France
• Look at Me, I'm Wet
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Musical Names
• Profiles 6501-6750 (Ranked: 6735)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 88.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 37 Votes: 67.57% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 60 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 94 Votes: 62.77% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 185 Votes: 64.32% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 244 Votes: 61.48% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 534 Votes: 58.61% Annoying