1: 1. Angela Merkel has a PhD in quantum chemistry.

2: 2. She is the first female chancellor of Germany.

3: 3. Merkel has been named the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes multiple times.

4: 4. She grew up in East Germany under communist rule.

5: 5. Merkel has been in office for over 15 years, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in Europe.

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