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Aponivia has ''de jure'' control over the entire island. However, the southwest portion of Barbanera has been under [[Vistaraland|Vistari]] occupation since the [[Great War]] via the [[Vistaraland|Grand Dominion of North Gondwana]]. Vistaraland's jurisdiction over the island is only recognized by 5 other nations. The international community has been overall unwilling to act in the situation due to the risk of a much broader conflict. The [[Royal Tavari Armed Forces]], which are tasked with the defence of Aponivia, have a clause within their agreement with the confederation that it considers the matter to be outside their jurisdiction unless there is a clear Vistari violation of the ''status quo''.
== Etymology ==
The island's original name — Isola Meridionale — was bestowed upon it when it became a colony of the Dallacquan Empire. In [[Staynish]], this translates to "southerly" and refers to its southern position from the Empire. Its current name originates from Lorenzo "Barbanera" Insigne, a famous pirate who lead a clique that wrestled control of the island from the Dallacquans for three centuries. The island was posthumously renamed in his honour by his son who inherited control over the island and the clique. The smaller island was named after his mother, Lucia. Once Dallacqua regained the island, it continued to use Isola Meridionale but this name was not used locally. The name "Barbanera" was only officially adopted by the Dallacquans after the collapse of the Second Empire.{{reflist|30em}}
== Notes ==
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[[Category:Aponivia]]
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