Google Maps to Rename "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America"
Reuters
Google Maps will soon rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" in the US, following a change in the US Geographic Names System, the company confirmed on January 27.
Google Maps will change the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System, Alphabet's Google said in an X post on Monday (January 27).
The change will be visible in the US, but the name will remain "Gulf of Mexico" in Mexico. Outside of the two countries, users will see both names on Google Maps. Reached for comment, a Google spokesperson referred Reuters to the company's X post.
The Trump administration's Interior Department announced on January 24 that it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, as well as renaming the Alaskan peak Denali (previously known as Mount McKinley), the tallest mountain in North America.
President Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a series of executive actions shortly after taking office on January 20, fulfilling a campaign promise.
03:06
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack highlights Türkiye’s unique role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and regional stability
U.S. ambassador highlights Türkiye’s 'unique' role in Russia-Ukraine talks, regional dialogue - 'Türkiye has a traditional cooperation with both Russia and Ukraine which enables them to establish significant dialogue,’ says Tom Barrack.
01:42
South Korea votes for new president after Yoon’s ouster over martial law
Lee Jae-myung leads polls as voters choose amid political upheaval, economic fears, and Trump’s tariff hike.
00:15
Turkish FM: second round of Russia-Ukraine talks held in 'constructive atmosphere'
Russia and Ukraine have made progress toward peace during the second round of negotiations in Istanbul, agreeing on an expanded humanitarian exchange and moving closer to a ceasefire, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said.
22:33
Iran
Iran’s foreign minister visits Egypt, Lebanon on bilateral ties, regional and international issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Egypt on a one-day visit and is scheduled to visit Lebanon on Tuesday on the second leg of his tour of the two Arab countries with which the Islamic Republic is re-adjusting its relations.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment