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Google officially corrected the label on their platform to reflect the historical accuracy of the Persian Gulf. Seeing our heritage respected after all this frustration brings a sense of peace that is hard to put into words. I will keep a close eye on their updates to ensure this remains …

May 26, 2008

Persian Gulf

Persian Gulf

🏆 Won — 143 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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Erfan T.
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Hessam
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Hesam
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Magyar m.
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Jasmine b.
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Aryan
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Reza R.
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shokoufeh
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Amir B.
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Nasrin
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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 7 months ago
Dear Google, This is in regards to the recent Google Earth Version where the incorrect and erroneous term Arabian Gulf, was used to identify the Persian Gulf. Please be advised that the internationally, historically and geographically correct name for the body of water situated south of Iran between Iran and Saudi Arabia is The Persian Gulf. The only body of water that can reasonably be called the "Arabian Gulf" is The Gulf Of Aden near The Red Sea, but is not known as the Arabian Gulf. The Persian Gulf has no other internationally recognized name. The historical and geographical correct name of The Persian Gulf has been endorsed by the United Nations on many occasions. The last UN Directive endorsing the name of the Persian Gulf was Directive reference ST/CS/SER.A/29/Add.2 on August 18th 1994. There is no room for politics in the world of geography, nor should Google pander to any special group. I hope that you will take the necessary steps to correct the prejudiced and false name in the Google Earth Version. I must now urge you to correct the mistake on Google Earth Version site as a matter of urgency.

Updates

April 6, 2008

I have been reviewing the international directives that confirm the name of this waterway and the weight of history behind our cause is undeniable. While the maps remain unchanged for now we are forcing a conversation that cannot be ignored.

April 6, 2008

Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why this history matters so much to my family. The momentum we have built proves that people refuse to let geographical truth be erased for the sake of politics.

Reached 100 supporters

April 6, 2008

14 Comments

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Yasamin Babri
9 years ago Featured

Persian Gulf is the name that is submitted in the oldest maps ever found... Dear Arabs can only Change its name if an older version is knowned !

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Sarah Lyons
18 years ago Featured

its the PERSIAN gulf always has been and always will be. fix your maps google.

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David Mathis
18 years ago Featured

The UN already made this clear years ago. Why is this even a debate?

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Ali Novak
18 years ago Featured

Google needs to stop being political and just use the real name. Everyone knows it is the Persian Gulf.

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Maryam Mehta
18 years ago Featured

please fix this error. its persian gulf.

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Reza Beck
18 years ago Featured

History does not change because of someone's feelings. Update the map.

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Erfan Taqinejad
8 years ago

Persian gulf for ever

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Yasamin Babri
9 years ago

Persian Gulf is the correct name for sure!