Gulf of Mexico to be Renamed “Gulf of America” in Google Maps
Google announced on Monday that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” in Google Maps, following updates from the Trump administration’s official government sources. The company will also start using the name “Mount McKinley” for the mountain in Alaska currently known as Denali.
According to Google, the name changes will be made in accordance with its longstanding practice of applying name changes when they are updated in official government sources. The name “Gulf of Mexico” will remain displayed for users in Mexico, while users in other countries will see both names.
The name change comes after President Donald Trump signed executive actions last week, including an order to make the name changes on official maps and federal communications. Trump has stated that he will restore the name “Mount McKinley” to the mountain, citing former President William McKinley’s contributions to the country’s wealth through tariffs and talent.
The mountain was previously known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Barack Obama’s administration changed its name to Denali as a symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives.
