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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says.
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- Why it matters
- Users in the US searching for the lake on Google Maps will see a different name than before, reflecting a government directive, though the actual geographic feature and its international status remain unchanged.
- Most affected
- US Google Maps users — See 'Lake America' instead of Lake Ontario when viewing the lake.
- Likely next
- Whether Google applies the name change to other maps platforms, whether international Google versions retain the original name, or whether Trump issues similar orders for other geographic features.
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