How does the Latin language continue to influence modern civilization?

Many places still speak Latin today.

Many books are still written in Latin.

Latin is used in science and medicine.

Latin influenced modern Asian languages.

Ancient Romans spoke Latin, which spread throughout the world with the increase of Roman political power. Latin became the basis for a group of languages referred to as the "Romance languages." Many Latin root words are also the foundation for many English words. The English alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet.