Google Maps to Rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' in the US! šš
- MediaFx
- Jan 28
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā Google Maps is set to change the name 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for users in the United States, following an executive order from President Donald Trump. This change will be visible only within the US; in Mexico, it will remain 'Gulf of Mexico', and globally, both names will be displayed. Additionally, Alaska's Denali will revert to its former name, Mount McKinley, in the US.
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Google Maps is gearing up to rename the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America' for users in the United States. This move comes after an executive order from President Donald Trump, aiming to honor American heritage.
But don't worry, our amigos in Mexico will still see it as the 'Gulf of Mexico'. And for everyone else around the globe, both names will pop up on the map. So, no one's left out!
This isn't the first time names have changed. Back in 2015, the tallest peak in North America was renamed Denali. Now, it's switching back to 'Mount McKinley' in the US. Google's just keeping up with these official updates.
Google mentioned that they follow official government sources for such changes. So, when the US government updates a name, Google Maps reflects it. They've done this before with places like the 'Sea of Japan (East Sea)' and the 'Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf)'.
President Trump believes the name 'Gulf of America' has a "beautiful ring" to it. He stated, "It's appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country."
On the flip side, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had a light-hearted response. She joked that if the Gulf's name is changing, maybe North America should be called 'Mexican America', referencing an old 1814 document.
So, next time you're checking out Google Maps in the US, don't be surprised to see the 'Gulf of America'! It's all about keeping things fresh and official.
What do you think about these name changes? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! šØļøš
