What countries have diplomatic relations with North Korea?

North Korea is one of the countries with few diplomatic relations in the world. As of the end of 2010, it had only established diplomatic relations with 51 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe. Among them, some countries have established diplomatic relations with North Korea but do not have embassies or consulates. The embassies and consulates in other countries also manage North Korean affairs. Twelve Asian countries have established diplomatic relations and established embassies and consulates with North Korea: China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, and Vietnam. Eight European countries have established diplomatic relations with North Korea and established embassies and consulates: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. There are also three African countries and one American country that have established diplomatic relations with North Korea and established embassies and consulates: Egypt, Libya, Nigeria and Cuba. In addition, those countries that have diplomatic relations but have not established embassies or consulates in North Korea, and whose embassies in China are also in charge of North Korean affairs include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Austria, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Slovenia, Spain, 19 countries including South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Brazil, and Chile. Seven countries that have diplomatic relations but whose embassies in South Korea are also in charge of North Korean affairs include: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Mexico. Switzerland has an office in North Korea.