This past year, the world was granted an intimate look at the life of US President Barack Obama and his family through photos and videos shared on Instagram by @whitehouse, @michelleobama and @petesouza. As the Instagram community continues to grow internationally, political leaders across the globe have increasingly adopted Instagram as a way to share and connect with the people they represent.
If you're curious about what life is like as the leader of a far away country, explore these Instagram accounts: @eliodirupo, PM of Belgium; @palaciodoplanalto, President of Brazil; @queenrania, Queen of Jordan; @aniyudhoyono, First Lady of Indonesia; @shimonperes, President of Israel; @ukenyatta, President of Kenya; @najib_razak, PM of Malaysia; @penanieto, President of Mexico; @damedvedev, PM of Russia; @leehsienloong, PM of Singapore; and @cbabdullahgul, President of Turkey.
Photo by @penanieto.