Sankey Excel Waterfall Chart Choropleth Map Infographic

Data visualization infographic titled "Waterfall Chart" using CHOROPLETH MAP as the dominant visual element to show progress by region. Create a clean world or multi-region choropleth map with regions shaded by progress stages, using a minimal flat design and rainbow categorical palette. The map must be the primary focus, with a clear English legend titled "Progress Stage" and ordered categories such as "Start", "Early Progress", "Mid Progress", "Advanced", "Completed". Include sharp axis labels and tick marks in English where applicable through a small supporting progress scale or inset reference chart labeled "Progress Index" with ticks from 0 to 100, no misleading axis truncation or scale manipulation. Use realistic plausible illustrative values unless sourced: for example North America 82, Europe 74, Asia-Pacific 61, Latin America 48, Middle East & Africa 35. Add 4 key insight callouts around the map, each with a small icon, a headline number, and a short interpretation in English: "82" + "North America leads overall progress" + upward arrow icon; "74" + "Europe shows strong steady advancement" + bar chart icon; "61" + "Asia-Pacific is in mid-stage acceleration" + spark icon; "35" + "Middle East & Africa remains early in development" + location pin icon. Add a subtle directional narrative cue such as arrows or a stepwise overlay to reinforce the storytelling angle "show the progress" while keeping the choropleth map dominant. Include a small source strip at the bottom reading "Data note: Illustrative example. Figures are illustrative unless sourced by the user." Specify editorial data journalism illustration, FT / Bloomberg-grade chart aesthetics, vector-clean infographic layout, minimal flat styling, crisp typography, generous white space, soft neutral background, rainbow categorical fills with balanced contrast, modern analytical mood. All labels must be explicitly in English, including "Waterfall Chart", "Progress Stage", "Progress Index", "North America", "Europe", "Asia-Pacific", "Latin America", "Middle East & Africa", and "Data note: Illustrative example. Figures are illustrative unless sourced by the user." All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no fake authoritative sources cited, no watermarks Numbers labeled "illustrative" unless the user supplied specific sourced data. No fake authoritative sources cited (do not invent "Source: Reuters 2025" — use "Illustrative example" instead). No misleading axis truncation or scale manipulation.