
Gulf of Mexico - Wikipedia
The Gulf of Mexico (Spanish: Golfo de México) is an oceanic basin and a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, [3] mostly surrounded by the North American continent. [4]
Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America - Encyclopedia Britannica
Dec 11, 2025 · Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America, partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of …
11 Geographic Facts About the Gulf of Mexico - ThoughtCo
May 11, 2025 · Learn facts about the Gulf of Mexico's history and exploration, economy and natural resources, geography, and biodiversity.
The Gulf of Mexico or America? - Vivid Maps
Feb 15, 2025 · The Gulf of Mexico has a new name - but only in the US. Discover why Trump's executive order changed this historic name to 'Gulf of America' and how different countries are …
Gulf of America | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
May 31, 2024 · Cold-water corals of the world: Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is a semi-enclosed sea that borders the USA and Mexico and covers approximately 1.5 million square kilometers.
The Gulf of Mexico | The History and Original Names | Mexican Routes
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially enclosed body of water bordered by Mexico, the island of Cuba, and the USA. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida and to the Caribbean Sea through …
Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of America) - WorldAtlas
Feb 11, 2021 · Covering an area of 1,507,639 km2, the Gulf of Mexico is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean and the world’s largest gulf.
Map of The Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America - Earth 3D Map
Map with categorized list of natural, cultural, economic, and tourist sites in the Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America region with brief descriptions.
Gulf of Mexico - New World Encyclopedia
This partially landlocked body of water, an indentation in the southeastern coast of North America, served as an avenue for discovery, exploration, and settlement of the southern and western sectors …
The Gulf of Mexico: Mexico's Marine Frontier | LAC Geo
Sep 15, 2025 · The Gulf of Mexico, known as Golfo de México throughout Latin America, encompasses 1.6 million square kilometers (615,000 square miles) of ocean that has shaped the destiny of nations, …