New U.S. Embassy in Baghdad opens days after `` Green Zone '' control given to American . New embassy covers one mile and is the largest in the world . The new U.S. Embassy covers 104 acres and is the largest in the world , housing 1,200 U.S. diplomats , soldiers , and government staff from 14 federal agencies , according to a U.S. State Department news release . As Baghdad military presence ramps down , other aspects will ramp up , envoy says . Price tag for 27-building complex is $ 592 million .
New U.S. Embassy in Baghdad opens days after `` Green Zone '' control given to American . New embassy covers one mile and is the largest in the world . As Baghdad military presence ramps down , other aspects will ramp up , envoy says . Price tag for 27-building complex is $ 592 million .