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New York City is host to the largest consular corps in the world. Each
consulate enhances the City's status as an international center for culture,
trade, commerce, and tourism. The main purpose of a consulate is to serve its
country's interests in a foreign country, as well as its foreign nationals
residing in New York City. The 110 consulates in New York perform consular
functions (within states of their jurisdiction) including, but not limited to,
issuance and renewal of passports and visas, vital records services,
legalization of documents, powers of attorney, and the circulation of
publications. In addition, many consulates promote awareness and understanding
through their media and information services, libraries, and various cultural
events open to the public.
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