Why Java is following Unicode & not ASCII standard?

Hi all,
I am new to Java as well as to this forum.
Could you please tell me why Java is not following ASCII format?
And why is it following Unicode?
Thanks,
Reni

Unicode is chosen because it's an abbreviation for Unique Ode, which means that it provides a special sort of poetry to give Java an aura of mystique, intelligence and worldliness that sets it apart from other languages.
To support languages and characters other than English.Who doesn't read/speak English, really?! And why isn't there multiple language keywords for Java. Why can't I write code en Espa?ol?
p?blico vac?o hagaAlgo(Secuencia s) {
para(nent i = 0; i < s.longitud(); i++) {
Sistema.fuera.impresi?nL?nea(i + " = " + s.car?cterEn(i));
}(int abreviated for "n?mero entero")
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