The categorization pre-dates 51st state rhetoric but is getting fresh attention with concerns over sovereignty. The categorization is also used by other services including Bing and TripAdvisor.

Google says it's working to relabel Canadian provincial parks on its maps services after Canadians raised concerns about sovereignty.

now featuring intricately designed maps of state capitals alongside the well-known national park designs. This new addition reflects the increasing demand for personalized travel-related decor ...

Canadians have noticed an unexpected change in Google Maps, where several provincial parks are now labelled as ...