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    U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan

    The United States recognized South Sudan as a sovereign, independent state on July 9, 2011, following its secession from Sudan. Several disputes between Sudan and…

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    U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal

    The United States and Nepal have enjoyed friendly relations since the United States first recognized Nepal in 1947. Since 1951, the United States has provided…

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    U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Sudan

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Sudan in 1956, following its independence from joint administration by Egypt and the United Kingdom. The United States…

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    U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Rwanda in 1962, following its independence from a Belgian-administered trusteeship. From 1990 to 1994, the country experienced civil…

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    U.S. Embassy Kuwait City, Kuwait

    Since they established diplomatic relations upon Kuwait’s independence in 1961, the United States and Kuwait have enjoyed a long history of friendship and cooperation, rooted…

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    U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Ukraine in 1991, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States attaches great importance to the…

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    U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Bolivia in 1849 following its independence from Spain. Beginning in 2008, the Bolivian government’s decisions to expel the…

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    U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon

    The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Gabon in 1960 following Gabon’s independence from France. Relations between the U.S. and Gabon are excellent. The U.S. applauds…

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    U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Peru in 1827, six years after Peru’s independence from Spain. The United States and Peru enjoy a strategic…