What's the smallest non-capital city with a foreign consulate?

As an example, the city of Haifa (population 280k) has a Russian consulate in addition to the main embassy in Tel Aviv. The Haifa consulate is full fledged and can issue visas, not just an honorary outpost.

1. Are embassies only in capital cities?
2. What's the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
3. How many US consulates are there?
4. Are consulates sovereign territory?
5. What countries have no US embassies?
6. Which city has the most embassies?
7. Will Embassy fly you home?
8. Can an embassy detain you?
9. What can a consulate do for you?
10. Are any US consulates open?
11. What is the largest US embassy in the world?
12. How many consulates does Russia have in the US?

Are embassies only in capital cities?

An embassy is normally located in the capital city. It may have branches, known as consulates, in other cities. U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the United States, have a special status.

What's the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a diplomatic mission generally located in the capital city of another country which offers a full range of services, including consular services. ... A consulate is a diplomatic mission that is similar to a consulate general, but may not provide a full range of services.

How many US consulates are there?

United States itself in total counts near 163 Embassies and 93 Consulates spread all over the world.

Are consulates sovereign territory?

THE ANSWER: No, while embassies and consulates are protected by international law and have a variety of immunities and special governing rules, the land they are built on doesn't belong to the country that operates them.

What countries have no US embassies?

There are countries that enjoy full diplomatic relations with the U.S., but where, mainly for reasons of geographic convenience, the U.S. does not maintain any diplomatic presence. These include the African state of Guinea-Bissau, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and other small Caribbean islands.

Which city has the most embassies?

Can you name the 40 cities with the most embassies?

Will Embassy fly you home?

Can the U.S. Embassy send me home in a crisis? Only in limited circumstances. The embassy may help citizens with an emergency evacuation in a major crisis, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest.

Can an embassy detain you?

Rest assured, the "US embassy" (you mean the embassy's "consular compound") does not have the power/right to "detain" anyone against their will...

What can a consulate do for you?

Activities of a consulate include protecting the interests of their citizens temporarily or permanently resident in the host country, issuing passports; issuing visas to foreigners and public diplomacy.

Are any US consulates open?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates began a phased reopening in July 2020; however, many consulates remain closed for routine services. Consulates and Embassies remain open for emergency and mission-critical visa services and will continue to provide these emergency based services.

What is the largest US embassy in the world?

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.

How many consulates does Russia have in the US?

The Russian Federation maintains Consular Offices in five locations in the U.S., with each having its own jurisdiction.