Commonwealth of Sainte Genevieve

The Commonwealth of Sainte Genevieve is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean, about half-way between the northeast coast of Scotland and the southwest corner of Norway. Its coordinates are 59˚8'5.40" N, 0˚16'37.78"E

Religion
Over three-quarters (77.4%) of Genevievans are Roman Catholic. Other Christian denominations with significant numbers of adherents are Anglican, Presbyterian and Methodist. Only 1% of Genevievans are of non-Christian religions.

Language
English is the official language of the Commonwealth, and is understood by 99% of the population. Other languages spoken in the country include French and Irish.

Education
Education in the Commonwealth is divided into four levels: Primary (ages 5-9), Lower Secondary (10-13), Upper Secondary (14-17) and Tertiary (18+). Education is compulsory through the end of the upper secondary level.

Culture
Culture in the Commonwealth has been shaped by centuries of English, Scottish and Irish influence.

Literature
The most famous Genevievan writer is Charles St. John (1877-1936). Best known for his collections of short stories, St. John's first and most popular novel The Fox is taught in university literature classes throughout Western Europe and North America

Music
The musical scene in the Commonwealth is built on the Celtic musical traditions of the Scots, Irish and Bretons.

The Commonwealth has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest on and off since 1979, reaching its best result of 5th place in 1998.

International Relations
Like its neighbors Iceland and Norway, Sainte Genevieve remains outside the European Union. Though the name of the state is Commonwealth of Sainte Genevieve, the country has severed the political ties between itself and the British Commonwealth.