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Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
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Google is complying with President Donald Trump’s executive action that renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Soon, the name change will appear on Google Maps.
In a post on X, Google explained that it has a “longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” The name will be tweaked when the Geographic Names Information System, a government database of names and location data, is updated.
Google will also change the name of Mount McKinley, the nation’s highest peak, from Denali. Former President Barack Obama renamed the Alaska landmark to Denali in 2015 as a nod to the region’s native population.
Both changes stem from an executive action that Trump signed shortly after taking office last week, saying the changes “honor American greatness.”
“It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes,” the executive order said.
The order criticized Obama’s decision to rename McKinley as “an affront to President McKinley’s life, his achievements, and his sacrifice.” Drawing parallels to Trump, the order notes that McKinley “championed tariffs” and was assassinated “in an attack on our Nation’s values and our success.”
And in a nod to the Gulf of Mexico’s contributions to the US economy, Trump is “directing that it officially be renamed the Gulf of America.” The executive order calls for all federal government maps and documents to “reflect its renaming.”
Google notes that only users in the United States will see both changes because when “official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too.”
In a controversial move, Google Maps has announced that it will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This decision has sparked outrage among many, who argue that it erases the historical and cultural significance of the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf of Mexico has long been a significant body of water, with a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It has been a vital part of the economy and culture of the region, and changing its name to the Gulf of America is seen by many as an attempt to erase that history.
Some argue that the name change is a reflection of the dominance of American culture and influence in the region. It is seen as a way to assert American power and control over the Gulf of Mexico, which has historically been a point of contention between the United States and Mexico.
Others see the name change as a way to simplify and standardize the naming of bodies of water on maps. However, many feel that this is disrespectful to the people and cultures that have long called the Gulf of Mexico home.
Regardless of the reasons behind the decision, the change has sparked a heated debate online. Many are calling on Google Maps to reconsider the decision and respect the history and significance of the Gulf of Mexico. Only time will tell if the name change will be permanent, or if Google Maps will listen to the outcry and revert back to the original name.
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