We invite you to visit the home page of the U.S. Department of State to learn more about U.S. Public Diplomacy.

What's in the future? You! Visit the U.S. Department of State youth Website to learn all about the "who, what, when, where and why" of our work: Public Diplomacy. Do you know the flags of each country? The history of the State Department? Test your knowledge.

Where are the U.S. embassies around the world? What do they do? Read about it here.

Do you want to visit the U.S.? You can view a video about visas and what to expect.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs promotes cultural understanding through exchanges around the world.

Why are exchanges important? Read what Assistant Secretary of Educational and Cultural Affairs Patricia S. Harrison said in a March 12, 2004, interview online with Ask the White House.

Are you familiar with the major State Department Youth Exchange Programs? These Youth Programs "promote mutual understanding, leadership development, educational reform, and democratic ideals" in many countries. And, read more about recent Educational and Cultural Affairs programs in The Exchange, a new publication.

Do you speak Spanish? See the State Department's new Spanish language Website.

Our CultureConnect Ambassadors are flying around the world to teach, listen, learn and share their extraordinary talents with young people. Where do you live? Singapore? Buenos Aires? Cairo? What's the view from the plane? Take a look at your city from REALLY high up in the air.