Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in the United States, aligning with a government update in the Geographic Names Information System. This change is a result of an executive order from President Trump, emphasizing the importance of using official names. Users in Mexico will continue to see Gulf of Mexico, while other regions display both names. Despite this update, places like Denali still retain their original names on Maps, showcasing Google's policy to maintain authenticity in geographic nomenclature.
Google Maps has updated the designation of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users, reflecting changes made by federal geographic naming standards.
The change to Gulf of America is contingent upon the updated Geographic Names Information System, ensuring the use of officially recognized names in the app.
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