Which countries currently have a female head of state?

[AreliusIV]

Just as women have made tremendous inroads in business, sports, and entertainment, so too have they become more prevalent in politics. While the United States has never had a female president, the idea isn't as far-flung as it used to be, thanks to the likes of Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, and Geena Davis.

The first female president (or prime minister) was Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa. She was elected president of Mongolia in 1953. Since then, there have been dozens of female heads of state. Some of the more notable include Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain, Edith Cresson of France, and Corazon Aquino of the Philippines.

Can you name the countries which currently have female presidents, prime ministers, or chancellors?

[knowwonnose]

Originally Posted by AreliusIV

Just as women have made tremendous inroads in business, sports, and entertainment, so too have they become more prevalent in politics. While the United States has never had a female president, the idea isn't as far-flung as it used to be, thanks to the likes of Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, and Geena Davis.

The first female president (or prime minister) was Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa. She was elected president of Mongolia in 1953. Since then, there have been dozens of female heads of state. Some of the more notable include Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain, Edith Cresson of France, and Corazon Aquino of the Philippines.

Can you name the countries which currently have female presidents, prime ministers, or chancellors?

First, the thought of Geena Davis, the manequin, as president. I've never watch the show, perhaps for that reason.

Next, Merkel of Germany is certain to visit some WC games. That's my quick pick.

[AreliusIV]

As of today, the following women are serving as either presidents, prime ministers, or chancellors:


Michelle Bachelet of Chile
Helen Clark of New Zealand
Luisa Diogo of Mozambique
Tarja Halonen of Finland
Myeong Sook Han of South Korea
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines
Mary McAleese of Ireland
Angela Merkel of Germany
Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica
Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga of Latvia
Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh

[Jose Luis Luviano]

Originally Posted by knowwonnose

First, the thought of Geena Davis, the manequin, as president. I've never watch the show, perhaps for that reason.

Geena Davis? I thought that was Jovan Kirovski.