Maia Sandu

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Maia Sandu born?May 24, 1972
2. Where was Maia Sandu born?Moldova
3. What is the career?Minister of Education (2012-2015), Prime Minister (June-November 2019), President of Moldova (2020-present)
4. What is the political affiliation?Founder and former leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS)
5. Who is Maia Sandu?Maia Sandu is the president of Moldova and the first woman to hold that office. She works to make Moldova stronger and more democratic.
6. What did Maia Sandu do before becoming president?Before becoming president, she was the Minister of Education, a Member of Parliament, and briefly the Prime Minister of Moldova.

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