Updated: May 16, 2016 at 12:22 PM

Female heads of state from around the world (23 images)

As Hillary Clinton inches closer to the Democratic nomination for President, here's a look at some of the women, past and present, who've already broken that glass ceiling in their own countries.

Germany: Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seen during a bilateral meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2014. Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Pool/UPI

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Israel: Golda Meir

The Prime Minister of Israel, Mrs. Golda Meir, paid an official visit to United Nations Headquarters on September 26, 1969, and was guest of honor at a luncheon given by Secretary-General, U Thant. Mrs. Meir is seen here being escorted by Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, Under-Secretary General for Special Political Affairs (right), following her arrival. UN Photo by Teddy Chen

Chile: Michelle Bachelet

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) looks on as President of Chile Michelle Bachelet speaks after Clinton arrived in Santiago on March 2, 2010. File Photo by Ivan Lepe/UPI

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Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf looks on during a meeting with President Barack Obama in the Cabinet Room of the White House on April 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. File Photo by Olivier Douliery/Pool/UPI

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