| Born / Place | Aug. 4, 1940, in East Java, Indonesia |
| Education | Al-Azhar University, Egypt; Islamic University of Baghdad |
| Family | Married to Siti Nuriyah, four daughters |
| Hobbies | Soccer enthusiast and classical-music buff |
| Power Points | Against the odds and sometimes despite his erratic ways, Wahid (also known as Gus Dur) has guided Southeast Asia's most populous nation through its first year of true democracy. After astutely maneuvering between two hostile sides to snatch the presidency, he has patched up relations with secession-prone outer territories and faced down the military. Wahid has steadily built up his authority, but his lack of interest in economic affairs has slowed recovery - possibly jeopardizing his position.
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