- Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
- The name change is only visible if you live in the US. Users in Mexico will still see “Gulf of Mexico.”
- Users in other parts of the world will see both names.
There’s been a lot of chatter around naming a particular body of water lately. Shortly after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” The name change was made official on February 9, and now, it’s live for all Google Maps users in the United States.
If you live in the US, what used to be called the “Gulf of Mexico” is now labeled as the “Gulf of America.” However, if you live outside the US, you may still see the previous name (or both). Google Maps users in Mexico will continue to see “Gulf of Mexico,” while the rest of the world will see both names labeled as “Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America).” US users also see both names when zoomed out far enough, but the new Gulf of America name takes over as you zoom in closer.