The United States of America has formal diplomatic relations with most nations. This includes all United Nations members and observer states other than Bhutan, Iran and North Korea, and the UN observers of Palestine and the Holy See. The U . maintains close unofficial relations with Taiwan, and de facto recognizes it as an independent state. Additionally, the U . has diplomatic relations with Kosovo, a non-UN member state which the U . officially recognizes, and the European Union.
The United States federal statutes relating to foreign relations can be found in Title 22 of the United States Code. The United States has the second-most diplomatic posts of any state after the People's Republic of China.
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1
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1
Country
France
Date
6 August 1778
2
2
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2
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Netherlands
Date
19 April 1782
3
3
#
3
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Spain
Date
20 February 1783
4
4
#
4
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United Kingdom
Date
1 June 1785
5
5
#
5
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Morocco
Date
23 June 1786
6
6
#
6
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Portugal
Date
13 May 1791
7
7
#
7
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Denmark
Date
12 October 1801
8
8
#
8
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Russia
Date
14 July 1809
9
9
#
9
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Sweden
Date
29 April 1818
10
10
#
10
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Colombia
Date
19 June 1822
11
11
#
11
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Mexico
Date
12 December 1822
12
12
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12
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Argentina
Date
27 December 1823
13
13
#
13
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Chile
Date
23 April 1824
14
14
#
14
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Brazil
Date
26 May 1824
15
15
#
15
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Guatemala
Date
4 August 1824
16
16
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16
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Peru
Date
21 May 1827
17
17
#
17
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Belgium
Date
18 June 1832
18
18
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18
Country
Venezuela
Date
30 June 1835
19
19
#
19
Country
Ecuador
Date
12 August 1848
20
20
#
20
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Bolivia
Date
3 January 1849
21
21
#
21
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Nicaragua
Date
24 December 1849
22
22
#
22
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Costa Rica
Date
24 March 1851
23
23
#
23
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Honduras
Date
19 April 1853
24
24
#
24
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Switzerland
Date
29 June 1853
25
25
#
25
Country
Japan
Date
29 July 1858
26
26
#
26
Country
Italy
Date
11 April 1861
27
27
#
27
Country
Paraguay
Date
26 November 1861
28
28
#
28
Country
Haiti
Date
1 October 1862
29
29
#
29
Country
El Salvador
Date
15 June 1863
30
30
#
30
Country
Liberia
Date
23 February 1864
31
31
#
31
Country
Uruguay
Date
2 October 1867
32
32
#
32
Country
Greece
Date
16 June 1868
33
33
#
33
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Romania
Date
14 June 1880
34
34
#
34
Country
Thailand
Date
23 October 1882
35
35
#
35
Country
Serbia
Date
10 November 1882
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—
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Iran (severed)
Date
11 June 1883
36
36
#
36
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
26 March 1884
37
37
#
37
Country
Cuba
Date
27 May 1902
38
38
#
38
Country
Luxembourg
Date
17 July 1903
39
39
#
39
Country
Bulgaria
Date
19 September 1903
40
40
#
40
Country
Panama
Date
13 November 1903
41
41
#
41
Country
Ethiopia
Date
27 December 1903
42
42
#
42
Country
Norway
Date
30 October 1905
43
43
#
43
Country
Poland
Date
2 May 1919
44
44
#
44
Country
Finland
Date
27 May 1919
45
45
#
45
Country
Czech Republic
Date
11 June 1919
46
46
#
46
Country
Austria
Date
8 November 1921
47
47
#
47
Country
Hungary
Date
17 December 1921
48
48
#
48
Country
Egypt
Date
26 April 1922
49
49
#
49
Country
Albania
Date
4 December 1922
50
50
#
50
Country
Ireland
Date
7 October 1924
51
51
#
51
Country
Turkey
Date
17 February 1927
52
52
#
52
Country
Canada
Date
18 February 1927
53
53
#
53
Country
South Africa
Date
5 November 1929
54
54
#
54
Country
Iraq
Date
30 March 1931
55
55
#
55
Country
Afghanistan
Date
4 May 1935
56
56
#
56
Country
Australia
Date
8 January 1940
57
57
#
57
Country
Saudi Arabia
Date
4 February 1940
58
58
#
58
Country
Iceland
Date
30 September 1941
59
59
#
59
Country
New Zealand
Date
16 February 1942
60
60
#
60
Country
Lebanon
Date
16 November 1944
61
61
#
61
Country
Syria
Date
17 November 1944
62
62
#
62
Country
Yemen
Date
4 March 1946
63
63
#
63
Country
Philippines
Date
4 July 1946
64
64
#
64
Country
India
Date
1 November 1946
65
65
#
65
Country
Pakistan
Date
15 August 1947
66
66
#
66
Country
Myanmar
Date
18 September 1947
67
67
#
67
Country
Nepal
Date
16 February 1948
68
68
#
68
Country
Sri Lanka
Date
29 October 1948
69
69
#
69
Country
Jordan
Date
18 February 1949
70
70
#
70
Country
South Korea
Date
25 March 1949
71
71
#
71
Country
Israel
Date
28 March 1949
72
72
#
72
Country
Indonesia
Date
28 December 1949
73
73
#
73
Country
Cambodia
Date
11 July 1950
74
74
#
74
Country
Laos
Date
29 July 1950
75
75
#
75
Country
Germany
Date
2 July 1951
76
76
#
76
Country
Libya
Date
24 December 1951
77
77
#
77
Country
Sudan
Date
15 February 1956
78
78
#
78
Country
Tunisia
Date
6 June 1956
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Country
Date
1
France
6 August 1778
2
Netherlands
19 April 1782
3
Spain
20 February 1783
4
United Kingdom
1 June 1785
5
Morocco
23 June 1786
6
Portugal
13 May 1791
7
Denmark
12 October 1801
8
Russia
14 July 1809
9
Sweden
29 April 1818
10
Colombia
19 June 1822
11
Mexico
12 December 1822
12
Argentina
27 December 1823
13
Chile
23 April 1824
14
Brazil
26 May 1824
15
Guatemala
4 August 1824
16
Peru
21 May 1827
17
Belgium
18 June 1832
18
Venezuela
30 June 1835
19
Ecuador
12 August 1848
20
Bolivia
3 January 1849
21
Nicaragua
24 December 1849
22
Costa Rica
24 March 1851
23
Honduras
19 April 1853
24
Switzerland
29 June 1853
25
Japan
29 July 1858
26
Italy
11 April 1861
27
Paraguay
26 November 1861
28
Haiti
1 October 1862
29
El Salvador
15 June 1863
30
Liberia
23 February 1864
31
Uruguay
2 October 1867
32
Greece
16 June 1868
33
Romania
14 June 1880
34
Thailand
23 October 1882
35
Serbia
10 November 1882
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Iran (severed)
11 June 1883
36
Dominican Republic
26 March 1884
37
Cuba
27 May 1902
38
Luxembourg
17 July 1903
39
Bulgaria
19 September 1903
40
Panama
13 November 1903
41
Ethiopia
27 December 1903
42
Norway
30 October 1905
43
Poland
2 May 1919
44
Finland
27 May 1919
45
Czech Republic
11 June 1919
46
Austria
8 November 1921
47
Hungary
17 December 1921
48
Egypt
26 April 1922
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Argentina
Argentina
Country
Argentina
Formal relations began
1823
Notes
See Argentina–United States relationsArgentina was integrated into the British international economy in the late 19th century; there was minimal trade with the United States. When the United States began promoting the Pan American Union, some Argentines were suspicious that it was indeed a device to lure the country into the U . economic orbit, bu
Belize
Belize
Country
Belize
Formal relations began
1981
Notes
See Belize–United States relations
Relations between Belize and the United States have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth a
Bolivia
Bolivia
Country
Bolivia
Formal relations began
1849
Notes
See Bolivia–United States relationsThe United States and Bolivia have had a tradition of cordial and cooperative relations. Development assistance from the United States to Bolivia dates from the 1940s, and the United States remains a major partner for economic development, improved health, democracy, and the environment. In 1991, the U . governme
Brazil
Brazil
Country
Brazil
Formal relations began
1824
Notes
See Brazil–United States relationsThe United States was the second country to recognize the independence of Brazil, doing so in 1824. Brazil-United States relations have a long history, characterized by some moments of remarkable convergence of interests but also by sporadic and critical divergences on sensitive international issues. The United Sta
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Formal relations began
1926
Notes
See Canada–United States relationsRelations between Canada and the United States span more than two centuries, marked by a shared British colonial heritage, conflict during the early years of the US, and the eventual development of one of the most successful international relationships in the modern world. The most serious breach in the relationshi
Chile
Chile
Country
Chile
Formal relations began
1824
Notes
See Chile–United States relationsRelations between Chile and the United States have been better in the period 1988 to 2008 than any other time in history. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the United States government applauded the rebirth of democratic practices in Chile, Regarded as one of the least corrupt and most vibrant democracies in South
Colombia
Colombia
Country
Colombia
Formal relations began
1822
Notes
See Colombia–United States relationsRelations between Colombia and the United States have evolved from mutual cordiality during most of the 19th and early 20th centuries to a recent partnership that links the governments of both nations around several key issues, including fighting communism, the war on drugs, and especially since 9/11, the threat
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Country
Costa Rica
Formal relations began
1851
Notes
See Costa Rica–United States relations
Ecuador
Ecuador
Country
Ecuador
Formal relations began
1832
Notes
See Ecuador–United States relations
El Salvador
El Salvador
Country
El Salvador
Formal relations began
1824; 1849
Notes
See El Salvador–United States relations
Guatemala
Guatemala
Country
Guatemala
Formal relations began
1824; 1844
Notes
See Guatemala–United States relations
Guyana
Guyana
Country
Guyana
Formal relations began
1966
Notes
See Guyana–United States relations
Honduras
Honduras
Country
Honduras
Formal relations began
1824; 1853
Notes
See Honduras–United States relationsHonduras and the United States have had formal relations since 1830. There is close cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of the war on drugs, while the National Port Authority in Puerto Cortés is part of the U . Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's Container Security Initiative.
Mexico
Mexico
Country
Mexico
Formal relations began
1822
Notes
See Mexico–United States relationsThe United States shares a unique and often complex relationship with the United Mexican States. A history of armed conflict goes back to the Texas Revolution in the 1830s, the Mexican–American War in the 1840s, and an American invasion in the 1910s. Important treaties include the Gadsden Purchase, and multilateral
Panama
Panama
Country
Panama
Formal relations began
1903
Notes
See Panama–United States relationsPanama gained its independence in 1901 due in part to American interest in building the Panama Canal. Relations have been generally strong, with 25,000 U . citizens present in Panama and a mutual healthcare program. The United States invaded Panama in 1989 to remove then Panamanian leader Manual Noriega.
Paraguay
Paraguay
Country
Paraguay
Formal relations began
1852
Notes
See Paraguay–United States relations
Peru
Peru
Country
Peru
Formal relations began
1826
Notes
See Peru–United States relations
Suriname
Suriname
Country
Suriname
Formal relations began
1975
Notes
See Suriname–United States relations
Uruguay
Uruguay
Country
Uruguay
Formal relations began
1836
Notes
See Uruguay–United States relationsIn 2002, Uruguay and the United States created a Joint Commission on Trade and Investment (JCTI) to exchange ideas on a variety of economic topics. In March 2003, the JCTI identified six areas of concentration until the eventual signing of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA): customs issues, intellectual pr
Venezuela
Venezuela
Country
Venezuela
Formal relations began
1835
Notes
See Venezuela-United States relations and Venezuelan presidential crisisBoth countries maintained mutual diplomatic relationships since the early-19th century traditionally been characterized by an important trade and investment relationship and cooperation in controlling the production and transit of illegal drugs. Relations were strong under demo
Ranked list
Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Argentina
1823
See Argentina–United States relationsArgentina was integrated into the British international economy in the late 19th century; there was minimal trade with the United States. When the United States began promoting the Pan American Union, some Argentines were suspicious that it was indeed a device to lure the country into the U . economic orbit, bu
Belize
1981
See Belize–United States relations Relations between Belize and the United States have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth a
Bolivia
1849
See Bolivia–United States relationsThe United States and Bolivia have had a tradition of cordial and cooperative relations. Development assistance from the United States to Bolivia dates from the 1940s, and the United States remains a major partner for economic development, improved health, democracy, and the environment. In 1991, the U . governme
Brazil
1824
See Brazil–United States relationsThe United States was the second country to recognize the independence of Brazil, doing so in 1824. Brazil-United States relations have a long history, characterized by some moments of remarkable convergence of interests but also by sporadic and critical divergences on sensitive international issues. The United Sta
Canada
1926
See Canada–United States relationsRelations between Canada and the United States span more than two centuries, marked by a shared British colonial heritage, conflict during the early years of the US, and the eventual development of one of the most successful international relationships in the modern world. The most serious breach in the relationshi
Chile
1824
See Chile–United States relationsRelations between Chile and the United States have been better in the period 1988 to 2008 than any other time in history. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the United States government applauded the rebirth of democratic practices in Chile, Regarded as one of the least corrupt and most vibrant democracies in South
Colombia
1822
See Colombia–United States relationsRelations between Colombia and the United States have evolved from mutual cordiality during most of the 19th and early 20th centuries to a recent partnership that links the governments of both nations around several key issues, including fighting communism, the war on drugs, and especially since 9/11, the threat
Costa Rica
1851
See Costa Rica–United States relations
Ecuador
1832
See Ecuador–United States relations
El Salvador
1824; 1849
See El Salvador–United States relations
Guatemala
1824; 1844
See Guatemala–United States relations
Guyana
1966
See Guyana–United States relations
Honduras
1824; 1853
See Honduras–United States relationsHonduras and the United States have had formal relations since 1830. There is close cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of the war on drugs, while the National Port Authority in Puerto Cortés is part of the U . Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's Container Security Initiative.
Mexico
1822
See Mexico–United States relationsThe United States shares a unique and often complex relationship with the United Mexican States. A history of armed conflict goes back to the Texas Revolution in the 1830s, the Mexican–American War in the 1840s, and an American invasion in the 1910s. Important treaties include the Gadsden Purchase, and multilateral
Nicaragua
1824; 1849
See Nicaragua–United States relationsNicaragua and the United States have had diplomatic relations since 1824. Between 1912 and 1933, the United States occupied Nicaragua (see United States occupation of Nicaragua). Following the United States occupation of Nicaragua, in 1933 the Somoza family political dynasty came to power, and would rule Nicarag
Panama
1903
See Panama–United States relationsPanama gained its independence in 1901 due in part to American interest in building the Panama Canal. Relations have been generally strong, with 25,000 U . citizens present in Panama and a mutual healthcare program. The United States invaded Panama in 1989 to remove then Panamanian leader Manual Noriega.
Paraguay
1852
See Paraguay–United States relations
Peru
1826
See Peru–United States relations
Suriname
1975
See Suriname–United States relations
Uruguay
1836
See Uruguay–United States relationsIn 2002, Uruguay and the United States created a Joint Commission on Trade and Investment (JCTI) to exchange ideas on a variety of economic topics. In March 2003, the JCTI identified six areas of concentration until the eventual signing of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA): customs issues, intellectual pr
Venezuela
1835
See Venezuela-United States relations and Venezuelan presidential crisisBoth countries maintained mutual diplomatic relationships since the early-19th century traditionally been characterized by an important trade and investment relationship and cooperation in controlling the production and transit of illegal drugs. Relations were strong under demo
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Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Country
Antigua and Barbuda
Formal relations began
1981
Notes
See Antigua and Barbuda–United States relations
Aruba
Aruba
Country
Aruba
Notes
See Aruba–United States relations
Bahamas
Bahamas
Country
Bahamas
Formal relations began
1973
Notes
See The Bahamas–United States relations
Barbados
Barbados
Country
Barbados
Formal relations began
1966
Notes
See Barbados–United States relations
Bermuda
Bermuda
Country
Bermuda
Notes
See Bermuda–United States relations
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
Country
Cayman Islands
Notes
See Cayman Islands–United States relations
Cuba
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Formal relations began
1902; 2015
Notes
See Cuba–United States relationsFollowing the Cuban Revolution of 1959 relations had deteriorated substantially, and until recently have been marked by tension and confrontation. The United States has initiated an embargo due to the Cuban regime refusal to move toward democratization and greater respect for human rights, hoping to see democratizati
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Formal relations began
1866
Notes
See Dominican Republic–United States relations
Dominica
Dominica
Country
Dominica
Formal relations began
1978
Notes
See Dominica–United States relations
Grenada
Grenada
Country
Grenada
Formal relations began
1974
Notes
See Grenada–United States relations
Haiti
Haiti
Country
Haiti
Formal relations began
1862
Notes
See Haiti–United States relations
Jamaica
Jamaica
Country
Jamaica
Formal relations began
1962
Notes
See Jamaica–United States relations
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Formal relations began
1983
Notes
See Saint Kitts and Nevis–United States relations
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Country
Saint Lucia
Formal relations began
1979
Notes
See Saint Lucia–United States relations
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Formal relations began
1981
Notes
See Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–United States relations
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Country
Trinidad and Tobago
Formal relations began
1962
Notes
See Trinidad and Tobago–United States relations
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Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Antigua and Barbuda
1981
See Antigua and Barbuda–United States relations
Aruba
See Aruba–United States relations
Bahamas
1973
See The Bahamas–United States relations
Barbados
1966
See Barbados–United States relations
Bermuda
See Bermuda–United States relations
Cayman Islands
See Cayman Islands–United States relations
Cuba
1902; 2015
See Cuba–United States relationsFollowing the Cuban Revolution of 1959 relations had deteriorated substantially, and until recently have been marked by tension and confrontation. The United States has initiated an embargo due to the Cuban regime refusal to move toward democratization and greater respect for human rights, hoping to see democratizati
Dominican Republic
1866
See Dominican Republic–United States relations
Dominica
1978
See Dominica–United States relations
Grenada
1974
See Grenada–United States relations
Haiti
1862
See Haiti–United States relations
Jamaica
1962
See Jamaica–United States relations
Saint Kitts and Nevis
1983
See Saint Kitts and Nevis–United States relations
Saint Lucia
1979
See Saint Lucia–United States relations
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1981
See Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–United States relations
Trinidad and Tobago
1962
See Trinidad and Tobago–United States relations
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Albania
Albania
Country
Albania
Formal relations began
1922
Notes
See Albania–United States relations
Andorra
Andorra
Country
Andorra
Formal relations began
1995
Notes
See Andorra–United States relations
Austria
Austria
Country
Austria
Formal relations began
1921
Notes
See Austria–United States relations
Belarus
Belarus
Country
Belarus
Formal relations began
1991
Notes
See Belarus–United States relations
The United States has tense relations with Belarus relating to Belarus' human rights record and election irregularities.
Belgium
Belgium
Country
Belgium
Formal relations began
1832
Notes
See Belgium–United States relations
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Formal relations began
1992
Notes
See Bosnia and Herzegovina–United States relations
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Country
Bulgaria
Formal relations began
1903
Notes
See Bulgaria–United States relations
Croatia
Croatia
Country
Croatia
Formal relations began
1992
Notes
See Croatia–United States relations
Cyprus
Cyprus
Country
Cyprus
Formal relations began
1960
Notes
See Cyprus–United States relations
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Country
Czech Republic
Formal relations began
1993
Notes
See Czech Republic–United States relations
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Denmark
Denmark
Country
Denmark
Formal relations began
1801
Notes
See Denmark–United States relations
Estonia
Estonia
Country
Estonia
Formal relations began
1922; 1991
Notes
See Estonia–United States relations
Finland
Finland
Country
Finland
Formal relations began
1919
Notes
See Finland–United States relations
Finland has an embassy in Washington, D . and consulates-general in Los Angeles and New York City.
the United States has an embassy in Helsinki.
Both countries are members of the Arctic Council, OECD, OSCE, NATO and the United Nations.
the United States fully supported Finland's application to join NATO, whic
France
France
Country
France
Formal relations began
1778
Notes
See France–United States relations
France was the first foreign state to establish diplomatic relations with the United States.
Georgia
Georgia
Country
Georgia
Formal relations began
1992
Notes
See Georgia–United States relations
Germany
Germany
Country
Germany
Formal relations began
1797
Notes
See Germany–United States relations
In the political sphere, Germany stands at the center of European Union affairs and plays a key leadership role as a member of the G-7, G-20, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The United States recognizes that the security and prospe
Greece
Greece
Country
Greece
Formal relations began
1868
Notes
See Greece–United States relations
Holy See
Holy See
Country
Holy See
Formal relations began
1984
Notes
See Holy See–United States relations
Hungary
Hungary
Country
Hungary
Formal relations began
1921
Notes
See Hungary–United States relations
Iceland
Iceland
Country
Iceland
Formal relations began
1944
Notes
See Iceland–United States relations
Ireland
Ireland
Country
Ireland
Formal relations began
1924
Notes
See Ireland–United States relations
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Formal relations began
1861
Notes
See Italy–United States relations
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Country
Kazakhstan
Formal relations began
1991
Notes
See Kazakhstan–United States relations
Kosovo
Kosovo
Country
Kosovo
Formal relations began
1999
Notes
See Kosovo–United States relations
The United States was one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo. The UN Security Council divided on the question of Kosovo's declaration of independence. Kosovo declared its independence on February 17, 2008, whilst Serbia objected that Kosovo is part of its territory. Of the five members with veto power in t
Latvia
Latvia
Country
Latvia
Formal relations began
1922; 1991
Notes
See Latvia–United States relations
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
Country
Liechtenstein
Formal relations began
1997
Notes
See Liechtenstein–United States relations
Lithuania
Lithuania
Country
Lithuania
Formal relations began
1922; 1991
Notes
See Lithuania–United States relations
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Country
Luxembourg
Formal relations began
1903
Notes
See Luxembourg–United States relations
Malta
Malta
Country
Malta
Formal relations began
1964
Notes
See Malta–United States relations
Moldova
Moldova
Country
Moldova
Formal relations began
1992
Notes
See Moldova–United States relations
Monaco
Monaco
Country
Monaco
Formal relations began
2006
Notes
See Monaco–United States relations
Montenegro
Montenegro
Country
Montenegro
Formal relations began
1905; 2006
Notes
See Montenegro–United States relations
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
Formal relations began
1781
Notes
See Netherlands–United States relations
The Dutch colony of Sint Eustatius was the first foreign state to recognize the independence of the United States, doing so in 1776. However, the Dutch Republic neither authorized the recognition nor ratified it, therefore Morocco remains the first sovereign nation to officially recognize the United States.
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North Macedonia
North Macedonia
Country
North Macedonia
Formal relations began
1995
Notes
See North Macedonia–United States relations
Norway
Norway
Country
Norway
Formal relations began
1905
Notes
See Norway–United States relations
Poland
Poland
Country
Poland
Formal relations began
1919
Notes
See Poland–United States relations
Portugal
Portugal
Country
Portugal
Formal relations began
1791
Notes
See Portugal–United States relations
Romania
Romania
Country
Romania
Formal relations began
1880
Notes
See Romania–United States relations
Russia
Russia
Country
Russia
Formal relations began
1809; 1991
Notes
See Russia–United States relations
San Marino
San Marino
Country
San Marino
Formal relations began
1861
Notes
See San Marino–United States relations
Serbia
Serbia
Country
Serbia
Formal relations began
1882; 2002
Notes
See Serbia–United States relations
Slovakia
Slovakia
Country
Slovakia
Formal relations began
1993
Notes
See Slovakia–United States relations
Slovenia
Slovenia
Country
Slovenia
Formal relations began
1992
Notes
See Slovenia–United States relations
Spain
Spain
Country
Spain
Formal relations began
1783
Notes
See Spain–United States relations
Sweden
Sweden
Country
Sweden
Formal relations began
1783
Notes
See Sweden–United States relations
Sweden has an embassy in Washington, D . and consulates-general in New York City and San Francisco.
the United States has an embassy in Stockholm.
Both countries are members of the Arctic Council, OECD, OSCE, NATO and the United Nations.
the United States fully supported Sweden's application to join NATO, whic
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country
Switzerland
Formal relations began
1853
Notes
See Switzerland–United States relations
Turkey
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Formal relations began
1831
Notes
See Turkey–United States relations
United States has an embassy in Ankara, a Consulate General in Istanbul and a Consulate in Adana.
Turkey has an embassy in Washington, D ., and Consulate Generals in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City.
Both countries are members of OECD, G20, NATO and WTO.
There are direct flights
Ukraine
Ukraine
Country
Ukraine
Formal relations began
1991
Notes
See Ukraine–United States relations
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Formal relations began
1783
Notes
See United Kingdom–United States relations
The USA established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 1 June 1785. UK–US diplomatic relations is commonly described as the "Special Relationship".
The United States maintains an embassy in London.
The United Kingdom is accredited to the United States through its embassy in Washington, D .
European Union
European Union
Country
European Union
Notes
See United States–European Union relations
The European Union and the United States have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world. Although overtaken by China in 2021 as the largest EU import source for goods, the US remains the EU's largest trade and investment partne
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Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Albania
1922
See Albania–United States relations
Andorra
1995
See Andorra–United States relations
Austria
1921
See Austria–United States relations
Belarus
1991
See Belarus–United States relations The United States has tense relations with Belarus relating to Belarus' human rights record and election irregularities.
Belgium
1832
See Belgium–United States relations
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992
See Bosnia and Herzegovina–United States relations
Bulgaria
1903
See Bulgaria–United States relations
Croatia
1992
See Croatia–United States relations
Cyprus
1960
See Cyprus–United States relations
Czech Republic
1993
See Czech Republic–United States relations P20230222AS-0695 (52735381610)
Denmark
1801
See Denmark–United States relations
Estonia
1922; 1991
See Estonia–United States relations
Finland
1919
See Finland–United States relations Finland has an embassy in Washington, D . and consulates-general in Los Angeles and New York City. the United States has an embassy in Helsinki. Both countries are members of the Arctic Council, OECD, OSCE, NATO and the United Nations. the United States fully supported Finland's application to join NATO, whic
France
1778
See France–United States relations France was the first foreign state to establish diplomatic relations with the United States.
Georgia
1992
See Georgia–United States relations
Germany
1797
See Germany–United States relations In the political sphere, Germany stands at the center of European Union affairs and plays a key leadership role as a member of the G-7, G-20, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The United States recognizes that the security and prospe
Greece
1868
See Greece–United States relations
Holy See
1984
See Holy See–United States relations
Hungary
1921
See Hungary–United States relations
Iceland
1944
See Iceland–United States relations
Ireland
1924
See Ireland–United States relations
Italy
1861
See Italy–United States relations
Kazakhstan
1991
See Kazakhstan–United States relations
Kosovo
1999
See Kosovo–United States relations The United States was one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo. The UN Security Council divided on the question of Kosovo's declaration of independence. Kosovo declared its independence on February 17, 2008, whilst Serbia objected that Kosovo is part of its territory. Of the five members with veto power in t
Latvia
1922; 1991
See Latvia–United States relations
Liechtenstein
1997
See Liechtenstein–United States relations
Lithuania
1922; 1991
See Lithuania–United States relations
Luxembourg
1903
See Luxembourg–United States relations
Malta
1964
See Malta–United States relations
Moldova
1992
See Moldova–United States relations
Monaco
2006
See Monaco–United States relations
Montenegro
1905; 2006
See Montenegro–United States relations
Netherlands
1781
See Netherlands–United States relations The Dutch colony of Sint Eustatius was the first foreign state to recognize the independence of the United States, doing so in 1776. However, the Dutch Republic neither authorized the recognition nor ratified it, therefore Morocco remains the first sovereign nation to officially recognize the United States. t
North Macedonia
1995
See North Macedonia–United States relations
Norway
1905
See Norway–United States relations
Poland
1919
See Poland–United States relations
Portugal
1791
See Portugal–United States relations
Romania
1880
See Romania–United States relations
Russia
1809; 1991
See Russia–United States relations
San Marino
1861
See San Marino–United States relations
Serbia
1882; 2002
See Serbia–United States relations
Slovakia
1993
See Slovakia–United States relations
Slovenia
1992
See Slovenia–United States relations
Spain
1783
See Spain–United States relations
Sweden
1783
See Sweden–United States relations Sweden has an embassy in Washington, D . and consulates-general in New York City and San Francisco. the United States has an embassy in Stockholm. Both countries are members of the Arctic Council, OECD, OSCE, NATO and the United Nations. the United States fully supported Sweden's application to join NATO, whic
Switzerland
1853
See Switzerland–United States relations
Turkey
1831
See Turkey–United States relations United States has an embassy in Ankara, a Consulate General in Istanbul and a Consulate in Adana. Turkey has an embassy in Washington, D ., and Consulate Generals in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. Both countries are members of OECD, G20, NATO and WTO. There are direct flights
Ukraine
1991
See Ukraine–United States relations
United Kingdom
1783
See United Kingdom–United States relations The USA established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 1 June 1785. UK–US diplomatic relations is commonly described as the "Special Relationship". The United States maintains an embassy in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to the United States through its embassy in Washington, D .
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Algeria
Algeria
Country
Algeria
Formal relations began
1962
Notes
See Algeria–United States relations
The official US presence in Algeria is expanding following over a decade of limited staffing, reflecting the general improvement in the security environment. During the past three years, the US embassy has moved toward more normal operations and now provides most embassy services to the American and Algerian comm
Egypt
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Formal relations began
1922
Notes
See Egypt–United States relations
After the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Egyptian foreign policy began to shift as a result of the change in Egypt's leadership from President Gamal Abdel-Nasser to Anwar Sadat and the emerging peace process between Egypt and Israel. Sadat realized that reaching a settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a precondition
Libya
Libya
Country
Libya
Formal relations began
1951
Notes
See Libya–United States relations
In 2011, the United States cut diplomatic relations with the Gaddafi regime. The United States recognized the National Transitional Council as the legitimate government of Libya on July 15, 2011.
Morocco
Morocco
Country
Morocco
Formal relations began
1786
Notes
See Morocco–United States relations
Morocco was the first sovereign nation to recognize the United States in 1777. American-Moroccan relations were formalized in a 1786 treaty, which is still in force and is the oldest unbroken bilateral treaty in American history.
Sudan
Sudan
Country
Sudan
Formal relations began
1956
Notes
See Sudan–United States relations
Tunisia
Tunisia
Country
Tunisia
Formal relations began
1795
Notes
See Tunisia–United States relations
Arab League
Arab League
Country
Arab League
Notes
See Arab–American relations
The Arab League has a representation headquarter, and several offices in the U .
Ranked list
Country
Formal relations began
Notes
Algeria
1962
See Algeria–United States relations The official US presence in Algeria is expanding following over a decade of limited staffing, reflecting the general improvement in the security environment. During the past three years, the US embassy has moved toward more normal operations and now provides most embassy services to the American and Algerian comm
Egypt
1922
See Egypt–United States relations After the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Egyptian foreign policy began to shift as a result of the change in Egypt's leadership from President Gamal Abdel-Nasser to Anwar Sadat and the emerging peace process between Egypt and Israel. Sadat realized that reaching a settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a precondition
Libya
1951
See Libya–United States relations In 2011, the United States cut diplomatic relations with the Gaddafi regime. The United States recognized the National Transitional Council as the legitimate government of Libya on July 15, 2011.
Morocco
1786
See Morocco–United States relations Morocco was the first sovereign nation to recognize the United States in 1777. American-Moroccan relations were formalized in a 1786 treaty, which is still in force and is the oldest unbroken bilateral treaty in American history.
Sudan
1956
See Sudan–United States relations
Tunisia
1795
See Tunisia–United States relations
Arab League
See Arab–American relations The Arab League has a representation headquarter, and several offices in the U .
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The current government led by the Taliban is unrecognized by the United States government.
Since 1979, Iran and the U . have had hostile relations, with official relations being severed in 1980.
North Korea does not have formal relations with the U .
