Why Are the Names of British Towns & Cities So Hard to Pronounce?: A Humorous But Informative PrimerPlace-name pronunciations in Great Britain can bewilder even fluent English speakers, complicating assumptions about language ease for travelers.
Trump wants news outlets to get on board with "Gulf of America" - or else. Will they?Place names reflect political power shifts and influence national identity; language in media shapes public perception and legitimacy.
From absurd to disturbing as Trump White House bans AP from important media events - PoynterTrump's absurd Gulf of Mexico name change sparks controversy and highlights conflicts with media freedom and adherence to globally recognized nomenclature.
Can Trump rename the Gulf of Mexico and Denali? A geographer explains the processRenaming places in the U.S. is a formal process involving local support and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
South east London's funniest and rudest place namesSouth East London has some humorous and occasionally inappropriate place names, adding a fun and quirky element to the region.