Google will change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps after Trump executive order

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Google announced that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” in Google Maps in the U.S. and rename Denali in Alaska to “Mount McKinley.” The company stated that it follows official government sources for name changes. Users in other countries will see both names on the map. President Trump ordered the changes on his inauguration day, with the federal government implementing the directive. The naming of Denali has been a topic of debate, with the Obama administration officially naming it in 2015.

Source: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5109912-google-maps-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america/

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