Culture of Fratanica

The culture of Fratanica refers to the arts, customs, and social institutions within the geographical location of Fratanica or its overseas territories. The culture has been influenced by various geographical, historical, and intellectual movements, such as the development of Ardouinian Christianity and the older traditions from various nation-states. Fratanica has a varied and storied culture, and different regions hold different customs and celebrations.

Language

The main language in Fratanica is English, with three nationally recognized "central languages": French, Scerian, and German. English, French, and German became common as a result of international trade and interactions, as well as the foundations of diaspora. The most traditional language is Scerian, which originated from the Kingdom of Sceria in 1185. This language system was developed in an effort to solidify the Kingdom's rule and create a new system of communication for subjects to learn. The use of Scerian faded slightly after the kingdom was broken up into different states, but resurged during the existence of the Sovereign Kingdom of Boulon.

Currently, the Fratanican education system emphasizes bilingualism in its schools. Through the education pipeline, students are taught mainly in English, but are required to gain proficiency in one of the three aforementioned languages. Students are tested on their bilingual proficiency through the Federal Education Certification Examination. Furthermore, many job opportunities in Fratanica recommend or require bilingual communication, further cementing the importance of bilingualism in Fratanican culture and society.