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How long is Vigdís the longest-serving female head of state?

  • 8 years

  • 12 years

  • 14 years

  • 16 years

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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, who served as the fourth president of Iceland from 1980 to 1996, holds the record for being the longest-serving female head of state in history, spanning an impressive 16 years in office. During her tenure, she was a symbol of unity and progress, advocating for women's rights, environmental conservation, and promoting Icelandic culture on the international stage.
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