Google Maps now officially displays the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America if you open the app in the US. exist Blog PostsGoogle said it introduced naming changes because the government has already renew Geographic Name Information System (GNIS), decide "Federal and national geographic naming standards." One of the execution orders, Donald Trump, signed when he signed the corpse of office in January, but Google Explained previously It is a long-term policy for the company to wait for official government resources to be updated before any name changes are applied.
The U.S. Bay Tag can only be seen if you use the MAPS app in the United States, or if you open a map on the network and the location of the device is set to that area. If you are in Mexico, the label still shows the Gulf of Mexico. And, if you are elsewhere, you will find both labeled: Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of the United States). This is also a long-standing policy for companies, when displaying official local names between countries. Trump’s executive order also renames Denali, the highest mountain in North America, to Mount McKinley. So far, the location is still displayed as Denali on the map.
Additionally, Apple has updated its maps app and website to include a new nomenclature for U.S. users. Currently, the company’s map graphics are still displayed "Gulf of Mexico," However, clicking on the area will bring up a card "American Bay." search "Gulf of Mexico" Propose the same Goaka.
according to BloombergApple will not limit this change to the United States. News Agency releases Apple, says the company will "Soon, all users around the world will launch shifts for all users." We have contacted Apple to confirm that global users including Mexico will see the U.S. Gulf on the company’s map.
Congressional Research Services Report on how and geographic name changes apply Specifically That "Private companies like Google Maps and Apple Maps" President Trump’s executive order will not be affected. The report also notes that the U.S. Commission’s decision on geographic name, which the Commission is responsible for taking the name change, applies only to federal use.
Updated, February 11, 5:35 pm: The story and its title have been updated to reflect Apple’s decision to change the Gulf of Mexico name in its maps app. Other contexts are also added regarding changes in geographic names in the Congressional Research Service report.
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