The United States has taken in 1,500 refugees since the start of the Syrian war in 2011, and President Barack Obama has committed to accepting 10,000 more over the coming year. Some 35 percent of those surveyed said that figure was too high.
* World's longest serving current Head of State: King Rama IX of Thailand (since June 9, 1946). * World's longest serving current republican Head of State: President Omar Bongo of Gabon (since November 28, 1967).
The longest reigning monarch in the world is King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of the Chakri dynasty, of Thailand. He ascended to the throne on 9 June 1946, although his formal coronation did not take place until 5 May 1950.