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[–] RxBrad@infosec.pub 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Genuinely curious... How does Google handle other oceanic naming that isn't agreed upon Worldwide?

Google Maps view of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica

[–] toddestan@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Generally, Google shows the appropriate name based upon where you are located. So for everyone outside of 'murica, it's still the Gulf of Mexico.

[–] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

They said that but it’s a fat lie.

They did say both names, but this is a complete cop out.

[–] solrize@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

They are coming for our freedom fries next.

[–] Bwaz@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Well. O. K. Then it's my not the 'USA" that did this anymore. It's to be called "North Mexico" now. Fair's fair.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 5 points 3 weeks ago

bing still shows correctly for me.

[–] Fleur_@hilariouschaos.com 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Using google maps from Australia it's labelled like "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)"

I think the Australian government should call it "gulf of not Australia" and see if google adds another title.

[–] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Google can officially gargle deez nutz

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Cancun Texas! Have you guys been? Its beautiful! Just a short flight across the golf of America and located in southflorida...Flucatan.

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