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- “Gulf of Mexico” is now called ‘Gulf of America’ on US-based Google Maps per government directives.
- “Denali” mountain has been renamed to “Mount McKinley,” prompting debate over historical naming.
- Google says the decision to rename these locations stems from its long-standing policy to adhere to official name changes.
Google has announced that it’s renaming some iconic locations on Google Maps following directives from the Trump-led US government.