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Because it was first explored by Spanish conquistadors who named such body of water that way. Besides, several centuries later, Texas and Florida were also part of the Spanish empire, so they had the right to name such body of water as they pleased. The only territory in bordering the Gulf that was not owned by the Spanish was the Louisiana, which was on French hands.
Therefore, all territories, bodies of water and geographic landmarks were already named by the time America was born in 1783.
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What is the largest gulfs in the north America?
The Gulf of Mexico.
Which is the largest gulf in America?
the gulf of mexico
What ocean separates South America from north America?
Atlantic (the Gulf of Mexico)
What body of water is to the northeast of of central America?
The Gulf of Mexico
Is America part of gulf of Mexico?
no Mexico is a country
What is the gulf off the southern part of America?
gulf of Mexico
What large gulf is in southeast North America?
Gulf of Mexico
What is the nation of the Gulf of Mexico?
The United States of America, Mexico and Cuba. Al three border the Gulf of Mexico.
What are the major gulfs of North America?
look at an atlas
What continent is the Gulf of Mexico on?
The Gulf of Mexico is in the North American continent. North America, or northern America depending on your continent model.
What regions did America first transcontinental railroad connect?
Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico
What is the name of the gulf of eastern Mexico and southeastern north America?
Gulf of Mexico!Look on a map or a globe.
