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. Some states have semi-presidential systems where the head of government role is fulfilled by both the listed head of government and the head of state.
The list includes the names of the recently elected or appointed heads of state who will take office on an appointed date.
Read more about List Of Current Heads Of State And Government: States Recognised By The United Nations, States Recognised By At Least One United Nations Member, States Not Recognised By Any United Nations Members
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