Google Maps now has multiple ways of referring to the Gulf of Mexico
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 () Within moments of being inaugurated as US President earlier this year, Donald Trump vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Sure enough, an executive order follows changing the name to the Gulf of America β but there has been the question about how most of the world will refer to it moving forward. On a day-to-day basis, there will be some who use the new name, some who stick with the previous one β but what about map service. Google previously stated that when the Geographic Names Information System was updated, Google Maps would reflect the new nomenclature. Now theβ¦ [Continue Reading]
In a historic and controversial move, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation aboard Air Force One, officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." The signing took place mid-flight as Air Force One crossed over the newly renamed waters. Trump also declared February 9 as "Gulf...
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 ()
