Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia.
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The Department of State advances American foreign policy in diplomatic relations with the world. The State Department represents the United States in 180 foreign countries and 43 international organizations, operating a total of 261 embassies, consulates and other posts.