The Scottish Government's Scottish Affairs Office in Washington DC exists to help promote Scotland's interests in the United States. Working closely with colleagues in Scottish Development International, VisitScotland, and other key Scottish agencies and institutions the Scottish Affairs Office promotes Scotland’s interests through political, cultural and economic diplomacy. The USA is Scotland's biggest overseas trading partner; our largest inward investor and a hugely valuable tourism market. US students account for the second largest overseas group in Scotland and links between Scottish schools, colleges and universities and their counterparts in the USA are developing all the time. You can learn more about the work of the Scottish Government and our key objectives in the USA here: http://www.gov.scot/policies/international-relations/international-offices-washington-dc/