Today, representatives of the fair sex lead more than 10 countries in the world and are in no way inferior, and sometimes superior to male rulers. All of them are worthy of respect and admiration.
More recently, women who took responsibility for the fate of their country and their people, there were not so many. But in the 21st century, the appearance of a fair sex at the helm of government is no longer a rarity.
1. United Kingdom
Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II is the most famous and influential monarch in the world. In April this year she turned 90 years old. Over 60 years, she ruled the lands of the United Kingdom and took an active part in the destiny of the country. During her reign, the post of Prime Minister was replaced by 12 people, two of whom were women. Every week, the queen meets with the prime minister, who discuss the main issues of the political and economic life of the country. Elizabeth II has a huge influence in the international arena. In 16 countries, the Queen of Great Britain is officially considered the head of state. At the same time, the Queen herself does not get tired of asserting that the real power belongs to the people, and she is only a symbol of this power. The Queen of Great Britain, Elizabeth II, is on the throne longer than all other monarchs, namely 64 years.
2. Denmark
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is considered the most elegant and sophisticated monarch of our time. In her youth she successfully studied philosophy, sociology and economics in the best universities in Europe. Freely speaks five languages and is known as a very versatile personality. During 44 years of government, Margrethe II remains the true leader of the nation. The Queen of Denmark is the current manager. No law enters into force without its signature. She is observant and demanding both to her subordinates and herself. He is the supreme commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Denmark.
3. Germany
Today in many countries of the world the post of president or prime minister is occupied by women who successfully combine personal life and government. Angela Merkel was elected Federal Chancellor of Germany in 2005 and is truly the first person in this country. She became the first woman in the history of Germany, who took this position, and the youngest leading politician. In fact, all power in Germany is in the hands of the chancellor, while the president performs only representative duties. Angela Merkel graduated from the university before joining the big politics and in 1986 received her doctorate in physics. She was christened "iron lady" of the European Union and the main fighter with the economic crisis not only in Europe, but also far beyond its borders. Today Angela Merkel remains the most influential woman in the world.
4. Lithuania
Dalia Grybauskaite was elected President of Lithuania in 2009. She set a kind of political record, becoming the first woman president in the history of this country, as well as the president reelected for a second term. Moreover, Dalia Grybauskaite won the victory in the first round of voting. She received higher economic education, worked at a fur factory, and when she came to politics, she held several ministerial posts in the government. After Lithuania joined the European Union, Dalia Grybauskaitė became a member of the European Commission. In 2008, the current President of Lithuania was awarded the honorary title "Woman of the Year" in her native country. Dalia Grybauskaite speaks fluent five languages. She is admired not only in Lithuania, but also abroad.
5. Croatia
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovich - the first woman president in the history of Croatia. She is considered not only an intelligent politician, but also one of the most beautiful women presidents. Kolinda successfully combines work and personal life to prove that you can be an intelligent and sexy woman, run the country and raise children. Prior to being elected President of Croatia, Colinda served as NATO Assistant Secretary General, worked in the United States, and also led the Croatian Foreign Ministry. She is a successful politician, beloved wife and loving mother of two beautiful children.
6. Liberia
Ellen Jamal Carney Johnson is the first female president on the African continent. She was elected president of Liberia in 2006, and today she is the most elderly woman at the head of the government. She received a degree from Harvard, held the post of Minister of Finance of Liberia. Because of her criticism of the current regime, she was sentenced to 10 years, but soon her imprisonment was replaced by expulsion from the country. Ellen was still able to return to her homeland and was elected president of Liberia. In 2011, Ellen Johnson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and in 2012 she was included in the list of one hundred most influential women in the world. In addition, she gave birth and brought up four sons.
7. Chile
Michelle Bachelet was elected to the presidency of Chile twice. Prior to joining this position, she was Minister of Health and even Minister of Defense of Chile from 2002 to 2004. Michelle is the first woman president in the history of this Latin American country. She successfully combines the management of the country and the upbringing of three children.
8. Republic of Korea
Pak Kun Hye is the first female president of South Korea to win the democratic elections in 2013, the daughter of the former president of this country, who came to power through a military coup and became famous for his tough nature. Members of the Conservative Party, led by Pak Kun He, achieved significant success in elections of various levels. For this, she received the nickname "The Queen of Elections". She was never married, and devotes all her time to government.
9. Malta
Maria Louise Coleiro, the Preca, is the youngest woman in the post of the president of the republic. In the history of Malta this is the second time when a woman is elected president. Maria Preka runs the country since 2014. Prior to that, she held the post of Minister for Family and Social Solidarity. Maria Louise Coleiro Preka is a successful politician, she is married and has a daughter.
10. The Marshall Islands
Hilda Hine is the first woman president of the Marshall Islands since January 2016. She is the first and so far the only citizen of her country with a doctorate. Hilda Hine founded the human rights group "Association of Women of the Marshall Islands". She is actively fighting for the rights of women in Oceania, and her election to the presidency has become a huge victory for all women in the region, where their political rights are still severely limited.
11. The Republic of Mauritius
Amina Gharib-Fakim was elected President of the Republic of Mauritius in 2015. She is the first woman in this position and the first professor, doctor of chemical sciences in the country. This exceptionally gifted woman devoted much time to studying the flora of the Mascarene Islands for the purpose of using it in medicine and pharmacology. Amina Garib-Fakim is the author of more than 20 monographs and about 100 scientific articles. She is happy in marriage. Together with her husband, they raise a son and daughter.
12. Nepal
Bidhya Devi Bhandari is president of Nepal since 2015. She is the first woman president and supreme commander of the armed forces of the country. Prior to assuming the office of head of state, Bidhya Devi Bhandari served as Minister of Environment and Population of Nepal, and also served as defense minister from 2009 to 2011. She is a well-known statesman, a member of the united Marxist-Leninist party of Nepal. Bidhya is a widow and one brings up two children.
13. Estonia
Kersti Kaliulaid is the first woman president in the history of Estonia. She was elected to this position on October 3, 2016, and only begins her career as head of state. Until 2016, Kersti represented Estonia in the European Court of Auditors. The population of Estonia hopes to see in it an intelligent and consistent politician who will exert maximum efforts for the prosperity of his power.