what is the difference between consul and consul general
Consul (representative) A consul of the highest rank is termed a consul-general, and his or her office a consulate-general. He or she typically has one or several deputy consuls-general, consuls, vice-consuls and consular agents working under the consul-general. Consulates-general need not have their offices in the capital city. Many are in important or appropriate cities in terms of bilateral relations (commerce, travel, etc.) In the United States, for example, most countries have a consulate-general in New York City (the home of the United Nations), and some have consulates-general in several major cities. The same is the case for other large countries like Germany, the Russian Federation, Canada, Brazil and Australia.
Diplomatic corps Diplomatic vehicles in most countries have distinctive diplomatic license plates, often with the prefix or suffix CD, the abbreviation for the French corps diplomatique.