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== 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.
== Culture ==
=== Symbols ===
Usage of the ''tricorona'' dates back to the era of Dallacquan colonization. The symbol is present on both the state and civil flags and represents the Dallacquan crown protecting the two major islands in Barbanera (Barbanera and Lucia). While this meaning has never changed, the way Barbanerans perceive the symbol has. Lorenzo "Barbanera" Insigne purposely continued to use the symbol while his clique administered the island to reclaim it as a symbol for the Barbaneran people. The flag in use under his rule was similar to the civil flag in use today, though these flags often utilized stitched white fabric over the canton of the colonial flag instead of replacing it altogether. The colonial flag is still in use today as the state flag, though most establishments choose to fly both. The ''tricorona'' also acts as the ''de facto'' coat of arms for the island despite it not having one.
== Notes ==
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