Google announced it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for its US users, following an official change by the US Department of Interior. The department indicated that the US Board on Geographic Names is working swiftly to implement the update in official geographic records. The name change for the Gulf will only be visible to users in the US while remaining as Gulf of Mexico in Mexico. Additionally, Google plans to revert Denali back to Mount McKinley on its maps, reflecting Trump’s executive orders on geographical names.
The US Department of Interior has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which will be reflected on Google Maps for US users.
Google stated it follows a practice of applying name changes after they are updated in official government sources, which now includes this recent name change.
The renaming of geographical features is a complex issue, as shown by the long-standing debate over the appropriate name for North America's highest peak.
President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as part of his inaugural actions, which stirred various reactions across North America.
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