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Britain will not recognise Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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[–] mannycalavera 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

the name will not change on official maps in Britain unless “Gulf of America” becomes the most commonly used name for it by English speakers. Officials believe that is not likely for some time, if at all.

I wonder what the higher bar is? This or if the UN (or another international body) recognises the name?

[–] Flax_vert 14 points 6 days ago

I'm sure Trump could whisper into Sundar Pichai's ear and get him to update it on Google maps.