Google Maps has recently renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users located in the US, following executive orders signed by President Trump. This change is part of a broader context of geographical name alterations aimed at reinforcing a sense of American identity. The modified name only appears to US users, while others worldwide will continue to see both the Gulf of America and Gulf of Mexico. Google stated that it updates geographical names based on official government changes, as recorded by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
Google Maps has updated the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users in the US, following an executive order by President Trump.
The change in Google Maps was expected as the company applies name changes when updated in official government sources, including the Geographic Names Information System.
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