Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Summary
Apple Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the change. Google Maps made the same change, while some apps like MapQuest refused to rename the lake and gained popularity as a result.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump issued an order to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in the U.S.
- The lake lies on the border between New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario.
- Apple Maps now shows “Lake America” for U.S. users but keeps “Lake Ontario” for users outside the U.S.
- Google Maps also shows “Lake America” for U.S. users and uses names from the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opposed the renaming, saying the lake’s original name comes from the Indigenous Wendat people.
- The renaming order came amid a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada involving tariffs.
- MapQuest refused to change the lake’s name and became the top navigation app in the U.S. App Store.
- The change reflects U.S. naming policies linked to recognizing American heritage and contributions.
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