• Katrisia@lemm.ee
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      It is nowhere near South America. The Gulf of Mexico is in North America, touching Mexico, the United States, and Cuba.

      The name makes sense because, technically speaking, it is an ocean basin. Most of the basin goes towards Mexican territory; not meaning the touching of the borders but that it covers what would be Mexican territory. It “pushes” or “delves” more towards Mexico. (I hope I’m explaining myself, lol).

      It has been called “the Gulf of Mexico” for about five centuries and it made even more sense less than two centuries ago before the United States stole a big chunk of northern Mexican territory.

    • Dr. Moose@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      tbh despite the idiotic intentions the name does make more sense than “the gulf of mexico”