The diagram illustrates the relationships among a number of different varieties of the English language around the world.
Overall, English is divided into two main branches: American English and British English, each of which has further regional subdivisions across several continents. The chart highlights how English has spread globally and developed into distinct forms influenced by geography.
Under the American English branch, the language is used primarily in the USA and Canada. In the United States, English is further divided into regional varieties such as West Coast, Mid-West, North-East, and Southern English, as well as forms spoken in the Philippines and American Samoa. In Canada, English is split into Anglophone Canada and Francophone Canada, indicating linguistic diversity within the country.
The British English branch includes several regions. In the West Indies, English is spoken in countries such as Jamaica and Barbados. The British Isles contain distinct varieties including British English, Welsh, and Scottish. In Africa, English is divided into West Africa and East Africa, leading to Anglophone Africa. Additionally, British English has influenced Indian and Pakistani forms of English, as well as varieties in the Far East, including Malaysia, China, and Australasia, where English is spoken in Australia and New Zealand.