Tharman Shanmugaratnam

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam is the head of state of Singapore, a country on the continent of Asia, and has been in office since 2023. The head of state is the highest representative figure of a country: depending on the constitution a president, a monarch or another head. They represent the nation at home and abroad, receive ambassadors and guests from around the world, sign laws or treaties and stand symbolically for the unity of the nation. In some countries the head of state also leads the government, in others the role is mainly ceremonial while a head of government runs day-to-day politics. Who holds this office changes again and again with elections, successions or political upheavals. Learn here who represents Singapore at the top, on which continent the country lies and since when this person has been in office: a little profile of the world's leaders. Good to know: A head of state represents a country at home and abroad. Singapore is in Asia. Singapore belongs to Asia. The Earth has six inhabited continents.

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Who is the head of state of Singapore?

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Tharman Shanmugaratnam is the head of Singapore.

💡 Did you know? A head of state represents a country at home and abroad.

Of which country is Tharman Shanmugaratnam head of state?

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Singapore

Singapore is in Asia.

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