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|official_languages = | |official_languages = [[Blairian Ænglish|Alstinian Ænglish]] | ||
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{{wp|English|Alstinian Aenglish}} is the de facto national language, with approximately 94% of the population speaking it as a first language. Additionally, 23% widely speak Vertañes as either a primary or secondary language, with the third most dominant language being Kornish, with 11% of the population being fluent. | {{wp|English|Alstinian Aenglish}} is the de facto national language, with approximately 94% of the population speaking it as a first language. Additionally, 23% widely speak Vertañes as either a primary or secondary language, with the third most dominant language being Kornish, with 11% of the population being fluent. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
The majority of Alstin's population, at | The majority of Alstin's population, at 74%, identifies as [[Chantry of Alstin|Chantric]]. The nonreligious account for 23% of the population, while Drutists make up 2%. All other faiths collectively make up 4% of the population. The Bill of Rights of the United Republic guarantees religious freedom, and prevents legislation that favors any religion over another. In addition, discrimination based on religion is illegal, with the exception of explicitly religious organizations such as churches. According to a survey in 2010, 47% of the population said that religion played a "very important role in their lives", while the percentage of irreligious people has been steadily increasing, particularly among younger generations. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
About 69 per cent of the United Republic population has a university or college degree, which is the highest percentage in Crona, and among the highest percentages in the world. The basic literacy rate is approximately 99%. | About 69 per cent of the United Republic population has a university or college degree, which is the highest percentage in Crona, and among the highest percentages in the world. The basic literacy rate is approximately 99%. | ||