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U.S. Embassy Canberra, Australia

Australia is a vital ally and partner of the United States. The United States and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values,…

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U.S. Embassy Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuela effectively achieved its independence from Spain by 1819 as part of the Republic of Colombia, and the United States recognized the Colombian federation in…

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U.S. Embassy Chisnau, Moldova

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States recognized the independence of Moldova on December 25, 1991, and opened an Embassy in its…

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U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

The United States recognized Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1948. U.S.-Sri Lanka relations are based on shared democratic values and a rules-based regional and international…

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U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark

Denmark and the United States have never experienced an interruption in their diplomatic relations since they were first established in 1801. The Kingdom of Denmark…

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U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Benin in 1960, following its independence from France. The U.S. supports the consolidation of democracy and economic liberalization in…

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U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Senegal in 1960, following its independence from France and the dissolution of the Mali Federation. Senegal is a partner…

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U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh

The United States established a consulate in Dhaka (then referred to as “Dacca”) in 1949, when what is now called “Bangladesh” was the eastern part…

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U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti

The United States had consular representation in the former colony of French Somaliland starting in 1929. Following its independence from France, the United States established…

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U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar

The United States established diplomatic relations with Qatar in 1972 following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. Bilateral relations are strong, with the…