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    U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco

    Morocco was one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent United States, opening its ports to American ships by decree of Sultan Mohammed…

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    U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

    The United States established diplomatic relations with El Salvador in 1863 following its independence from Spain and the later dissolution of a federation of Central…

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    U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland

    The United States was the first country to recognize Iceland’s independence in 1944 following Danish rule. Iceland is a founding member of the North Atlantic…

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    U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Guatemala in 1849 following Guatemala’s independence from Spain on September 15, 1821, and the later dissolution of a…

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    U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana

    Guyana received its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966, at which point the U.S. established its first embassy there. U.S. policy toward Guyana seeks…

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    U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde

    The United States and Cabo Verde have strong historical roots dating to 18th-century whaling routes. The tradition of emigration to the United States began at…

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    U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    Honduras is an ally of the United States, and Hondurans historically view the United States favorably. Honduras hosts a joint military unit with U.S. service…

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    U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia

    The Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom in 1965 and the United States recognized it the same year. President Yayah Jammeh took power in…

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    U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico

    The United States first recognized Mexico as an independent nation in 1822 and sent the first U.S. envoy in 1825. In 1846, the two nations…