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The Gulf

Short answer: The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin bordered by the United States, Mexico and Cuba, covering about 615,000 square miles (1.6 million km2). It holds major oil and gas reserves and supports fisheries and diverse ecosystems.

The Reel was posted in February 2025, shortly after a U.S. executive order directed federal use of the name Gulf of America; the name Gulf of Mexico remains in international use. The footage, credited to 30A, shows beaches and turquoise water.

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What should you know about The Gulf?

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  1. U.S., Mexico, Cuba.

    DD-486-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Borders)

  2. About 615,000 sq mi.

    DD-486-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Area)

Video transcript: The Gulf: The Gulf Covers About 615,000 Square Miles

[...] of Mexico [...] ocean basin [...] Mexico, and Cuba. [...] or 615,000 [...] of the world's [...] energy production, [...] rich oil and [...] the U.S. and [...] ecosystems [...] NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

The Gulf covers about 615,000 square miles. It is rich in oil, gas and marine life.

  1. Exhibit A

    Borders

    U.S., Mexico, Cuba.

  2. Exhibit B

    Area

    About 615,000 sq mi.

  3. Exhibit C

    Resources

    Oil and gas.

  4. Exhibit D

    Life

    Rich ecosystems.

  5. Exhibit E

    Name

    2025 U.S. renaming order.

Questions people ask about The Gulf

Bordering countries?

Three.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Borders) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

Area?

Basin.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Area) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

Resource?

Energy.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Resources) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

Which year did the U.S. rename it federally?

Executive order.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Life) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

Type?

Gulf.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Name) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico naming dispute

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5 questions, all from this case file. Answers are revealed instantly.

  1. Bordering countries?

    1. U.S., Mexico, Cuba
    2. Canada and U.S.
    3. Brazil
    4. Spain
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    Answer: A. U.S., Mexico, Cuba Three. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Borders) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

  2. Area?

    1. About 615,000 sq mi
    2. 1,000 sq mi
    3. 10 million sq mi
    4. 50 sq mi
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    Answer: A. About 615,000 sq mi Basin. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Area) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

  3. Resource?

    1. Oil
    2. Gold
    3. Diamonds
    4. Coal only
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    Answer: A. Oil Energy. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Resources) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

  4. Which year did the U.S. rename it federally?

    1. 2025
    2. 2001
    3. 1990
    4. 2010
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    Answer: A. 2025 Executive order. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Life) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico

  5. Type?

    1. Ocean basin
    2. Lake
    3. River
    4. Fjord
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    Answer: A. Ocean basin Gulf. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Name) · Wikipedia: Gulf of Mexico naming dispute

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "The Gulf." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-486, last updated Feb 13, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-gulf/

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