List of state leaders in 2012

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This is a list of heads of state, heads of governments, and other rulers in the year 2012.

Africa

Asia

Europe

North America

Oceania

South America

Notes

  1. ^ Eritrea only became independent in 1993.
  2. ^ During the incapacity of Acherif on 26 June – 12 July.
  3. ^ Bahrain only became independent in 1971.
  4. ^ Brunei only became independent in 1984.
  5. ^ Hun Sen was titled Second Prime Minister in 1993–98.
  6. ^ In 2005–10, the three-member Presidency Council was head of state collectively—whilst Talabani held his position as President amongst the entity.
  7. ^ Kazakhstan only became independent in 1991.
  8. leader
    of North Korea throughout.
  9. ^ Uzbekistan only became independent in 1991.
  10. president of North Yemen
    until 1990.
  11. ^ Montenegro only became independent in 2006.
  12. ^ During the suspension of Băsescu on 10 July – 27 August.
  13. ^ Serbia only became independent in 2006.
  14. ^ The seven-member Swiss Federal Council is head of state and government collectively. As a party to the Council, the president serves solely in a primus inter pares capacity for one year.

External links

  • Rulers—a list of rulers throughout time and places
  • WorldStatesmen—an online encyclopedia of the leaders of nations and territories