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In accordance with Google's earlier statements, it updated Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in the U.S.
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"If you're using Google Maps on the web, the names are based on the region you select in your ... a mountain in Alaska and North America's tallest peak, was renamed Mount McKinley after a slain ...
The Gulf of Mexico has always been more than just a body of water for those of us living along its shores. It's a lifeline ...
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the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) made the change official, prompting Google Maps to follow suit for U.S. users. Those in the U.S. now only see the label “Gulf of America” on ...
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