‘Gulf of America’ is the latest map label introduced by Google

In Google Maps, the “Gulf of Mexico” has been formally renamed the “Gulf of America” for users based in the United States. This update comes after President Trump ordered the renaming of the body of water on his first day in office.

Regional Variations in Names

Users in the United States will see “Gulf of America,” but users in Mexico will continue to see “Gulf of Mexico.” Both names will be displayed to users in other countries, structured as “Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America).” The continuous debates about the name are reflected in this dual labeling.

Government Order and Execution

On January 20, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Department of the Interior to formally announce the move. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names was speeding up updates in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the department stated by January 24. For government usage, these modifications went into effect right away.

Google’s Reaction and Implementation

Google confirmed that the name change would be reflected shortly after the GNIS update. In keeping with its long-standing practice of using official, government-recognized place names, the business announced on Monday that it has started distributing the update to Google Maps users in the United States.

Recognition by the President

During the renaming ceremony, Trump proclaimed February 9th to be “Gulf of America Day.” In addition, he visited the gulf from the air and gave a statement recognizing the change.

“This historic event is appropriate as my administration restores American pride. Trump said, “The renaming of the Gulf of America symbolizes the strength and unity of our country.”

Reactions and Continued Talks

The international community, political experts, and historians have all expressed interest in the designation. While some argue over the historical and geopolitical ramifications, others consider it as a sign of national pride. Notwithstanding varying views, the Google Maps update guarantees that American customers will now perceive the modification as a component of their digital navigation experience.