The Embassy of Colombia in

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is the

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of the

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in the

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. It is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom. It is located in the

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district in a building it shares with the Embassy of Ecuador, near

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, Hyde Park, and

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, precisely at 3 Hans Crescent at the intersection of Basil Street, and it is serviced by Knightsbridge station.

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The embassy is charged with representing the interests of the

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and

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, improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the

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, encouraging and facilitating tourism to and from Colombia, and ensuring the safety of Colombians abroad. The structure that houses the embassy is a white

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-fronted red-brick building. The embassy is a suite of rooms occupying part of the

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of the building, which has been described as an "apartment block". Colombia also maintains a number of other buildings in the city: a consulate at 35

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, a Commercial Section at 2

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and a Military, Naval & Police Attaché's Office at 83 Victoria Street,

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