There are numerous social and biological advantages of being tall. Many tall heads of state are playing a significant role in transforming our world.

Here is a brief overview of the top 10 tallest current presidents in the world.

10) Recep Tayyip Erdogan – 6 ft (1.83 m)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey. He has served as the Prime Minister of Turkey and the Mayor of Istanbul. Even though he is defensive, stiff and unsmiling on the international stage, he is a jovial person in the home turf. He is well-known for his sense of humor.

9) Blaise Compaoré – 6 ft (1.83 m)

Blaise Compaore is the President of Burkina Faso. He was a top associate of President Thomas Sankara during the 1980s. However, in October 1987, he led a coup d’etat that killed Sankara. He is the founder of the ruling political party, the Congress for Democracy and Progress. He is married to Chantal de Fougeres.