Where were windmills mostly used at in the world?

Windmills were historically most commonly used in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, where they were employed for tasks such as grinding grain and draining water from low-lying areas. They also appeared in other regions, including the British Isles and parts of Scandinavia. In addition to Europe, windmills were utilized in the Middle East and North Africa for similar agricultural and irrigation purposes. Today, modern wind turbines have expanded their use globally for renewable energy generation.