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List of current heads of state and government

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This is a list of current heads of state and government, showing heads of state and heads of government where different, mainly in parliamentary systems. Often a leader is both in presidential systems. In parliamentary systems the head of government role (i.e. executive branch) is fulfilled by both the listed head of government and the head of state.

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The list also includes the names of recently elected or appointed heads of state and government who will take office on an appointed date, such as presidents–elect and prime ministers–designate, and those leading a government in exile if internationally recognised.

  • Yellow highlighted cells indicate state leaders whose constitutionally interpreted positions (e.g. de jure) individually administer the governmental executive, legislature
  • Blue highlighted cells distinguish heads of state or party leaders chiefly regarded as exercising (e.g. de facto) further systemic influence, authority within their system of government
  • Names in small font generally denote acting, transitional, temporary leaders, or representatives. Other notes and exceptions are provided at § Notes.

    • Other states

    The following states control their territory and are recognised by at least one UN member state.

    The following states/governments control their territory, but are not recognised by any UN member states.

    Other governments

    These alternative governments are recognised as a sovereign state by at least one UN member.

    References

    List of current heads of state and government Wikipedia
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