Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only for US users

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January 28, 2025, 4:37 AM

• •Google Maps will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but only after the US government updates the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
• •The name change will also apply to the highest mountain peak in North America, which will be renamed from Denali to Mount McKinley.
• •Only users in the US will see the name change in Google Maps, while users in Mexico and other countries will continue to see the Gulf of Mexico.

Google Maps will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but only for users in the US. The name change will go into effect after the US government updates the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Google Maps will also change the name of the highest mountain peak in North America from Denali to Mount McKinley.

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