Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ on US phones
Summary
Google Maps changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for users in the United States. The name remains Lake Ontario for Canadian users, and international users see both names. This change follows an executive order by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Google Maps renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for people using U.S. phones.
- Canadian users still see the lake called Lake Ontario.
- Users outside the U.S. and Canada see both "Lake America" and "Lake Ontario."
- The change follows an executive order by President Donald Trump.
- Google said the name change followed guidance from the U.S. Geographic Names Information.
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