Google Maps Set to Rebrand ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as ‘Gulf of America’ for American Users
In a bold move that’s igniting debates across North America, Google Maps is reportedly set to rename the 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'. This alteration will take effect once the U.S. Geographic Names System enacts the change, according to a recent post from Alphabet's Google on social media.
For most users within the United States, this new nomenclature will become instantly recognizable on their screens. However, in a bid to honor regional identities and historical contexts, Mexico will continue to refer to the…