* Diplomats representing the sending country work.
* Official business between the two countries is conducted.
* Citizens of the sending country can seek assistance or protection.
Here are some key things an embassy does:
* Represents the interests of the sending country.
* Promotes diplomatic relations and cooperation.
* Provides consular services to its citizens abroad.
* Facilitates trade and investment between the two countries.
* Collects information about the host country.
Think of it as a mini-version of the sending country's government, operating within the host country.
The head of an embassy is usually called an ambassador. They are appointed by the sending country's government and act as the chief representative to the host country.
Examples:
* The US Embassy in London represents the interests of the United States in the United Kingdom.
* The French Embassy in Washington, D.C. represents the interests of France in the United States.
Let me know if you'd like to learn more about a specific aspect of embassies, such as their history, structure, or functions!