The English alphabet consists of 26 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z. These letters form the basis of the English language and are borrowed from the Latin alphabet. The Latin alphabet was used by the ancient Romans and has become the standard alphabet for various international organizations. The Latin alphabet itself has its roots in the Greek alphabet, which in turn was evolved from the Phoenician alphabet. The Phoenician alphabet was influenced by the Egyptian hieratic script, as the Phoenician region was often under Egyptian rule during the New Kingdom period. Therefore, the Phoenician people were greatly influenced by Egyptian culture.