Miranda, 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 1822. After Venezuela separated from Colombia in 1830, the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with Venezuela in 1835. While the U.S.-Venezuelan bilateral relationship has been strained in recent […] 

U.S. Embassy Chisnau, Moldova 

Chisnau, Moldova 

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States recognized the independence of Moldova in 1991. The United States supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova and on that basis supports negotiations to find a comprehensive settlement that will provide a special status for the separatist region of Transnistria within […] 

U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maldives 

Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maldives 

The United States recognized Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1948. The United States enjoys cordial relations with Sri Lanka that are based on shared democratic traditions. U.S. policy toward Sri Lanka is characterized by respect for its independence, sovereignty, and moderate nonaligned foreign policy; support for the country’s unity, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions; and […] 

U.S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea 

Conakry, Guinea 

The United States recognized the Republic of Guinea in 1958. It had a military coup d’etat in 2008. Following Guinea’s presidential elections in 2010, the United States reestablished strong diplomatic relations with the government. The United States supported free, fair, peaceful, and inclusive legislative elections in 2013 and a second presidential election in 2015, marking […] 

U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark