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Why does the US have an embassy in every country?
The primary purpose of an embassy is to assist American citizens who travel to or live in the host country. U.S. Foreign Service Officers also interview citizens of the host country who wish to travel to the United States for business, education, or tourism purposes.
Is the US the only country with embassies?
The U.S. has embassies in all countries it recognizes apart from Bhutan, Iran, Maldives, North Korea, Syria and Yemen. It has ‘interest sections’ in other nation’s embassies in Iran and Syria. It also has a de facto embassy in Taiwan.
How many embassies does the United States have in the world?
163 Embassies
United States itself in total counts near 163 Embassies and 93 Consulates spread all over the world.
What countries does the US not have an embassy in?
Countries Where There Are No US Embassy or Consulate
- Iran.
- North Korea.
- Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Guinea-Bissau.
Where is the largest US Embassy in the world?
Baghdad
The Embassy of the United States of America in Baghdad is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Republic of Iraq. Ambassador Matthew Tueller is currently the Chief of Mission. At 104 acres (42 ha), it is the largest embassy in the world, and is nearly as large as Vatican City.
Why is there no US embassy in Iran?
The US diplomatic mission has been defunct and the building has not been used by the U.S. since the Iran hostage crisis of 1979. Part of the embassy has been turned into an anti-American museum, and several student organizations maintain offices in the former embassy complex.
Who has the best embassy?
List of countries by number of diplomatic missions
| Rank | Country | Embassies/ High Commissions |
|---|---|---|
| – | EU States | 2062 |
| 1 | China | 169 |
| 2 | United States | 168 |
| 3 | France | 161 |
Which countries have no US Embassy?
Countries where there is no US Embassy or Consulate Iran North Korea Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Guinea-Bissau
How many embassies per country?
Each country tends to have a single Embassy in the host country, normally within the capital, and one or additional consulates commonly located in major cities. Advertisements Embassies by Category (in USA)
How many American embassies are there?
The U.S. currently has 294 physical embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions across the world, with 27 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is more than any other nation.
Where are the embassies in USA?
The British Embassy Washington (commonly known in the United States as the Embassy of the United Kingdom, Washington, D.C.) is the British sovereign’s diplomatic mission to the United States of America, representing the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom’s interests. It is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.