1. Queen Rania of Jordan
Balancing a modern outlook with a deep concern for her people,since she entered the spotlight after she married then Prince Abdullah in 1993, she has become known for her philanthropic work, pushing for better educational facilities for Jordan’s school children and supporting efforts to empower women.
Feted by the West (she has been interviewed countless times, including a half-hour appearance on Oprah), she was named the third most beautiful woman in the world by Harpers and Queen magazine in 2005.
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