The Gulf of Mexico has carried its name for over 400 years. Despite President Donald Trump changing it to "Gulf of America" in one of his first executive orders, international law does not obligate other countries to adhere to the name change.
It borders five US states but also shares a coastline with parts of Mexico and Cuba. While the US claims control over a significant portion of the gulf, international agreements have clarified territorial waters. So, what exactly do we know about this universally recognized gulf located between Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula?
Click through the following gallery and travel its length and breadth.