Opinion
The ‘Gulf of America’ Is an Admission of Defeat
Even European home waters were named by sailors after their destination. The Irish Sea was the route from England to Ireland; the Gulf of Finland was the way taken by non-Finns on the south shore ...
The Independent28d
Who owns the Gulf of Mexico? What to know about Trump renaming it
Trump insisted earlier this year that the gulf’s name should celebrate the U.S. rather than Mexico. The nations with the most "control" over the gulf are the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba, and for ...
Rest of World on MSN13d
Gulf of Mexico vs. Gulf of America: How digital maps display disputed names
Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with various feuds.
The Independent29d
Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America - but not in Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico had carried its name since the 17th century. Google said it would comply with Trump’s order, but only once it was updated on the US Geographic Names System (USGS).
USA Today16d
'Gulf of $7 eggs.' MapQuest users are picking their own names for the Gulf of Mexico
Google, Apple and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect Trump's order.
The Indianapolis Star19d
'Gulf of Fragile Masculinity.' MapQuest allows users to rename the Gulf of America. Here's how
Google, Apple and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect Trump's order.
The New York Times28d
Who Controls the Gulf of Mexico?
The Trump administration has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but most of the body of water lies outside maritime regions controlled by the United States. Territorial seas ...