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Google Maps has indicated it would follow suit. However, the federal process isn't as simple as crossing out ... week that "for us and for the whole world, it is still the Gulf of Mexico." ...

Also longstanding practice: When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too.

Users will see both names on Google Maps in the rest of the world. Google Maps applies name changes when they have been updated in official government sources. AP “We have a long-standing ...

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"Also longstanding practice: When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name," Google said. "Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies ...

The new name will reportedly be visible to Google Maps users in America, but the name will remain "Gulf of Mexico" in Mexico. Outside of the two countries, users will see both names on Google Maps ...