Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body ...
Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is updated.
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The names of geographic locations are arbitrary — chosen and abandoned by humans, changing as power and culture shift.
Google Maps in the U.S. will see several name changes to iconic locations to adhere to President Trump's recent executive orders.
Google said it would rename the body of water to “Gulf of America” after it is updated in the U.S. government system in ...