Tripoli, Libya 

The United States was recognized by the semi-independent government in Tripoli in 1796, but permanent diplomatic relations were not established until modern Libya’s independence following World War II. From 1980 until 2006, the United States did not have a functioning embassy in Libya, although relations were not formally severed. The United States has a strategic interest in […] 

U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia 

Tunis, Tunisia 

The United States has maintained official representation in Tunis almost continuously since 1795, and signed a Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Tunisia in 1797. The United States was the first major power to recognize Tunisian sovereignty and established diplomatic relations with Tunisia in 1956 following its independence from France. In 2011, a popular revolution began a […] 

U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 

For roughly 200 years prior to 1911, what is today the nation of Mongolia was contained within the territorial borders of the Empire of China. After the collapse of that empire, a group of Mongolia nationalists established a new republic in 1924, with the assistance of the Soviet Union. Mongolians affirmed their independence in a […] 

U.S. Embassy Valletta, Malta 

Attard, ATD 4000, Malta 

Malta was a Crown Colony of the United Kingdom from 1814 until 1964, when it was granted independence and joined the British Commonwealth. Malta was recognized by the United States the same year. The government enjoys close relations with the United States, and is a close partner on regional issues involving North Africa and Europe. […] 

U.S. Embassy Vienna, Austria