The map shows countries where the British Empire had influence and where English is now the official language.

A map of the world titled Countries with English as an Official Language. The following countries are shaded: United notes, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Pakistan, India, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Guyana, and several countries in Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Sudan.
The information on the map shows

how well-liked the Spanish language is in today’s world.
how influential the United States is in today’s world.
how culture can spread by migration, trade, and conquest.
how trade is easier between countries that use the same language.